Being a good mom involves more than just taking care of the kids. It’s about creating a nurturing environment where emotions can be expressed, issues can be resolved, and happiness prevails. This is no easy task, especially with the everyday stresses of life. That’s why maintaining strong and healthy marriages and relationships is crucial for moms.
As soon as your kids are preschool age, consider calling to order a Family Meeting. It’s a way to give everyone in the family a voice (and to take those little voices seriously), to practice democracy, and to show that we’re part of a team with common goals. And, it’s — yet again — a way to slow down and touch base with one another.
"I, Kristen, take thee, , to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till...
“Mommy, we have two kinds of hearts. One that is filled with love and the other one that keeps us alive.” — M, age 5
This will be my fifth Valentine’s Day without my husband. When he died, I was...
My daughter is about to turn 6. She loves My Little Pony, going to Red Sox games, having mommy paint her nails with sparkles, playing in splash pads, yoga, and dresses that spin. It's a delicious age of growing...
My husband and I met when we were 17, so I have no real experience picking up guys or asking people out. We fell into our relationship the way 17-year-olds do (same high school, same friend group, same after-school...
It’s that time of year again, when I look up from a pile of end-of-school-year activities and summer camp forms and realize it’s almost Father’s Day.
Lucky for me (and my husband), we live in Somerville, which is really...
On Sunday our world stopped in the face of tragedy. News of Kobe Bryant’s untimely death started to spread on news outlets and social media, followed by the news that his teenage daughter, Gianna, and seven other precious lives...
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...
Motherhood comes with a host of choices about what is best for you, your family, and your children. We at Boston Moms Blog are a diverse group of moms who want to embrace these choices instead of feel guilty...
"Piece by piece
He restored my faith
That a man can be kind
And a father should be great"
When I first heard Kelly Clarkson's latest song, "Piece By Piece," I found it to be a sweet, emotionally driven song....
I started thinking… who did raise me? I thank my parents for their love, for their dedication, and for raising me in a way I am proud of.
What high hopes we all had for 2020. A new decade.
My biggest 2020 let down was in September.
Ever since I birthed my last child in June of 2017, I knew September 2020 would be the light at the...
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TV Shows for Kids That Won’t Drive You Crazy!
If the dinner's not done, there's poop on the floor, or mom needs a shower, who do you turn to for 20 minutes of...
