Love & Relationships

I grew up in a Christian home, and I was told about the "birds and the bees" at about 14 years old. I remember being told this: "Sex is a beautiful thing, between a man and a woman —...

"Are you having a boy or a girl?!" If you've been pregnant, you probably heard this question on repeat throughout your pregnancy. While plenty of parents prefer to know their baby's gender as early as possible (and cut the name list...

Most of us can remember back to when we turned 21 — and how much we looked forward to that milestone birthday. But then life takes over. And more often than not, we no longer look forward to the...

The Greater Boston area is home to many exceptional nonprofits, but the ones that serve moms are especially close to our hearts. Boston Moms is excited to spotlight and support the local nonprofit organizations that make our area so...

From an outside perspective you may perceive that I am somewhat of a “helicopter parent” — and I am OK with that label. There's a reason why I am such an observant parent. I am a childhood sexual abuse...

The first time my husband and I really traveled together was a trip to Las Vegas before we were married. I learned that he has particular pre-flight habits, including checking that his tray table works (thanks to "Final Destination")...

While I don't consider getting married an accomplishment, I have come to consider staying married an accomplishment. Choosing to stay in a relationship and love someone through years of change is pretty incredible. We start marriages with the promise...

For many, wearing green in March ends with St. Patrick's Day. For us, it extends through March 25 — National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Did you know cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability among children? Approximately one in 345...

I am terrified of caring for my aging parents.  It feels like being back in the newborn era and being handed a helpless, screaming baby who is now mine to care for. Except now, it's a formerly self-sufficient adult who...

Moms don’t get the recognition they deserve! As a business run BY local moms FOR local moms, Boston Moms is excited to showcase the hard work local moms are doing — both at home and in their professions.  Boston Moms...

It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Ugh. GREAT! Don’t get me wrong, I love my husband. I love romance. I love, well, LOVE. But a day with so much emphasis on society’s definition of romance is a little much for me....

A very loose parody of "Wannabe" by Spice Girls: I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want... If you want to be my partner, it's super sexy if you know our kids' schedules. Details don't last forever, but they...