Boston is home to so many fantastic art museums. And they're not just for grown-ups — why not introduce your children to art at a young age? These Boston-area art museums offer a variety of kid-friendly activities and amenities,...
Pop the popcorn and dim the lights. It’s movie night, and the theme is... movies filmed in Boston! Hollywood is shooting in Massachusetts more and more each year, and who could blame them? With its stunning cityscapes, idyllic small-town...
You know one of your son's friends can't eat gluten, dairy, or peanuts, so you buy a box of gluten-free brownie mix. You prepare it according to the 'dairy alternative' recipe. But there's a problem. That sponge you used to wash the mixing bowl? It cleaned peanut butter off a breakfast plate this morning. That wooden spoon you used to mix the batter? It mixed wheat flour last night and might have small traces of gluten (even after washing). Yes, some kids are that sensitive.
I've been dancing since I could walk. It's a huge part of who I am. But I lost touch with that part of me after I had kids.
First, there were the changes to my body during pregnancy. Then there...
Este artículo es una traducción al español por nuestra escritora Angie Martin. El artículo original fue publicado el 12 de diciembre de 2017, bajo el título “The Reality of Raising a Family Away From Family” y escrito por Megan...
My heart is heavy from the horrific news of yet another mass shooting in this country. I crawled into my oldest daughter's bed last night and watched her sleep.
As she sighed, I thought of the 50 mothers who will never...
So, we're halfway through summer — cue the tears — and it's time for an update on my first summer CSA. (Here is my first post about what a CSA is.)
Let's cut to the chase: I'm in love! The CSA...
My family loves a good adventure. We're always looking for new and interesting activities the whole family can enjoy, no matter our kids' ages. A few years ago, we discovered factory tours! Who doesn’t love a behind-the-scenes view of...
Though my children are still pretty young, I feel quite strongly about one day sending them to an overnight summer camp, even if it's only for a week or two. I went, but not until I was older, and...
From Beacon Hill to Brookline and beyond, there are so many amazing Boston-area neighborhoods that are perfect for your traditional trick-or-treating — the kind that brings neighbors together by the dozens, by the hundreds, or sometimes even by the...
The first half of the battle is over — you've found a babysitter. No easy feat, especially if you're doing this for the first time. Having a babysitter to your home can be a little nerve-wracking. Sometimes it is...
Who doesn't love fall in Boston?! With the cooler temperatures, cozy sweaters, beautiful leaves, and a variety of autumn adventures in store, Boston is at its best each autumn! Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered...
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It's that time of year again. School graduations and parent-teacher conferences and awards ceremonies occur, and suddenly social media is flooded with pictures of...
