Sometimes our Boston winters are a bust — all cold toes and no snow. No sledding, no snow forts, barely enough powder for a scrawny snowman. And while the shovelers might rejoice, those of us with young kids know...
When I became a mom, I learned quickly that having kids means having anxiety. Motherhood is a state of constant worry: “Am I feeding them the right things?” “Should it be organic?” “Are they in enough classes?” “Are they in too few...
As I walk into the grocery store with my daughter safely strapped into the cart, I can't help but smile as she waves to every single person we pass in the parking lot. Her desire to socialize and greet...
Annual MIT ICEO MLK Celebration
February 12-17 :: Cambridge
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of activities highlighting this year’s theme: “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character; that...
Every year during the month of December, I repeat several hopeful promises to myself: In coming years, I WILL SHOP EARLIER. I will do holiday errands early and check off my "to-do list" before December 1 so I can...
Summer is officially in full swing! Whether you are catching a free outdoor movie, finding a new playground, checking off items on your summer bucket list or attending some beautiful fireworks, July promises to be full of summertime fun! Check out our monthly events guide to get some great ideas for Boston family fun this July!
It’s really exhausting to be Black in America. Maybe you’ve heard that before; you’ve probably seen it recently. But if you’re not Black, let me tell you — it's true in 2020.
Like most of us, I knew the outcome...
I decided to start a business when my firstborn was 6 months old. I’d just gone back to work, and I was still figuring out how to manage my basic responsibilities. It probably wasn’t the most ideal time to...
SEASON 02: BONUS EPISODE 07
10 Years Since the Boston Marathon Bombing
We have a very special bonus episode for you today. It’s been 10 years since the Boston Marathon bombing. An event that impacted so many lives forever. An event...
Rock climbing is a mentally and physically challenging activity that builds strength and confidence for kids and adults. With its many benefits, indoor climbing has become a popular choice for families! Kids are natural climbers, and tackling an indoor...
Boston is home to some of the world’s very best ice cream! What would summer be without a scoop (or two or three) of the sweet, creamy, frozen treat? Read on for a roundup of 15 of our favorite...
I am uneducated. I only got my bachelor's degree, and in French studies, no less. I have a ton of faults, one of them being I sometimes state my opinions as facts, and another being I get frustrated when...
In Case You Missed It..
A Family-Friendly Summer Escape to Nantucket
As you dive into summer planning, let me steer you toward one of my favorite family trips — an unforgettable getaway on Nantucket Island....
