Parenting

I've always loved this time of year for the newness of it all. Shiny new shoes, brand new clothes, sleek new haircuts, backpacks filled with new supplies. The days are getting shorter, the air is sometimes a bit cooler,...

Fall brings the back-to-school season, autumn colors on the trees, pumpkin spice everything, and, for those whose are Jewish, two very important holidays. While many children have the day off of school for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, they...

As a parent, it can be scary to release your child into someone else's care or to send them out of your sight. While it changes a little bit as they get older and more capable, there is still...

Last month my son was officially diagnosed with autism. It is something we had suspected, but it was confirmed with a visit to Beacon Assessment Center. While the visit with our therapist was helpful and gentle, it was an unforgettable...

While the Boston area shines uniquely in all four seasons, there’s something magical about the bright colorful leaves, crisp air, and pristine orchards that take over every autumn. Tourists will flock to New England destinations like New Hampshire’s Kancamagus...

Growing up in the South, my family was used to being prepared for serious storms and power outages. And yet, as I entered adulthood, I didn't exactly take those lessons to heart. An example of being not prepared? In 2005,...

When my husband unexpectedly died, our son was about to turn 2 years old. I had worked with kids and adults as a clinical social worker, and although I had some professional background to support our son, ultimately, I...

Members of the Boston Moms team recently had the opportunity to dive into Rockland Trust's Ms. Money's Classroom, a financial education learning tool for kids in grades K-5. With fun and interactive lessons on money management, Ms. Money's classroom...

Being a mom of a high school senior is a bittersweet experience. I am so proud of this boy and all he has accomplished. That little boy who loved to roughhouse with his brothers (and tattle on them as...

I was heading out the door to work, as I do three times a week with my updated hybrid schedule. The return to the office in person is a change neither my daughter nor I have adjusted to. We...

When I tell people I’m a single mother by choice, I get a lot of different responses — and some raised brows. Did I choose to be single? Don’t all mothers (on some level) choose to be mothers? What,...

As the kids are heading back to school, I cannot help but be extremely grateful for the free school lunches offered in our state. And it's not just because I despise making my kids' lunches, or because it is...