Parenting

My firstborn is starting kindergarten this fall, and our family is so excited to create new back-to-school traditions! For some traditions we'll look back on our own growing up years; for others, we'll start from scratch.  Take back-to-school shopping, for...

Starting preschool is such an exciting time, but it can be really overwhelming. You are sending your small child to start school, and you can’t believe how quickly it has happened! But that’s not the most overwhelming piece. It’s...

So your kid has been playing Little League for a few years and seems to have taken to it. If your child, like mine, is clearly a “baseball kid,” like my son says about himself, you might be wondering what...

At Boston Ballet School, we are dedicated to an educational experience that every mom and dad strives to provide for their children. Our inclusive and welcoming environment empowers students to grow artistically, create life-long friendships, and most importantly, have...

When it comes to back-to-school shopping, everyone loves a new backpack! My kids don't get a new backpack every year — we make sure to buy durable backpacks that last many years — but when it’s time to buy...

My toddler loves all things climbing and swinging. For a kid who struggled with sensory issues (and graduated from Early Intervention two months before turning 3), a playground is a welcome wonderland. So while counting down the school days, I've compiled a list of playgrounds to visit on the South Shore. Here are all the great places we'll visit this summer — join us!

Everyone knows about the terrible twos. Even people without kids tell tales of their nephews or the wild animal their friend is trying to pass off as a toddler. A 2-year-old has new mobility, a daring spirt, and determination....

I meet a lot of parents in my line of work. So, after becoming pregnant with my second child nearly four years after my first was born, I wanted to know how other parents felt about the age gap...

It’s taken me four months (possibly five?) to write this article. I wish I was kidding, but I’m not. It has truly taken me that long to do this ONE thing.  Why, you may ask? Well, because right now my ADHD...

One of the greatest things about a Boston summer is the close proximity to nearly 200 miles of Massachusetts coastline. Get that sunscreen ready, because we're going to the BEACH! There are many fantastic places to get your toes in...

However we create and build our families, one of our first experiences is developing hopes, dreams, and visions for our children. We want them to find happiness, to find their purpose, to feel fulfilled, find friends, give love, and...

As a former lifeguard and water safety instructor — and more importantly the daughter of parents who experienced a toddler drowning — I take water safety extremely seriously. The many parents who have, unfortunately, experienced this tragedy know these accidental...