Parenting

I knew before she was even born that Olivia was going to be a stubborn, feisty one. When she refused to turn from a breech position to head down, no matter what I did (and I tried EVERYTHING), I...

School has been a struggle for Gabe. My adorable first grader has been in a hurry since his first moments when he made his grand entrance into the world 6 weeks early. As a result of his prematurity, Gabe...

Raise your hand if your child eats cheesy carbs at least once a day. Just me? I didn't think so. My son loves grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and, his favorite, black bean quesadillas, but we all know it's...

Some days I wake up ready to dominate the day: Healthy homemade food prepped for my littles? Check! Limited screen time and lots of books instead? Check! Crafts and playing with my children? Check! Creating memories filled with lots...

Prior to having children, if you couldn’t find me, I was probably running. I wasn’t winning races, but frequently taking home age-group awards fed the part of me that loves a gold star. My circle of friends kept me...

There is no way to prepare yourself for a pregnancy loss. When I became pregnant for the first time, the thought briefly entered my mind. But I quickly dismissed it. I was 29, healthy, and experiencing a completely normal...

I hate it when people tell me I have "such a good kid."  My kid is not a "good kid," and neither is yours. No, they're not bad kids, either. They simply make good and bad decisions. The sum of...

In the last couple of years I've had more than a few mom friends start businesses or passion projects. Whether it's a side hustle or your full-time job, there has to be some amount social media involved. As a...

Instead of doing the typical list of story times, I decided to talk to some of the wonderful women at my library.  I am fortunate and grateful to have an exceptional library in my town (Melrose.)  The librarians are...

What if I told you Silicon Valley executives are holding off on exposing their own children to smartphones until they reach age 14? Would it give you pause?  

We all love our kids. Children bring us extremes of emotion — joys and sorrows — like we've never known before. Our hearts swell, and we become completely enrapt with these little gifts. I'm the first to admit, I probably...

During the 10th week of my third pregnancy, I was starting to feel really guilty. My two boys, ages 4 and 2, had spent most of their summer inside, watching television, while I lay on the couch and tried...