My daughter learned how to stretch her body and wait patiently for her turn. Her teachers encouraged her to look in the mirror and be proud of who she saw looking back at her. She sang songs while she danced, practiced walking on her tiptoes like a princess, was encouraged to use good manners, and, above all, learned to be kind to her classmates.
Many things beckoned us to Boston two years ago when we left NYC. Shorter commutes, lower cost of living, family nearby, a larger apartment with a dishwasher and even a yard. But, to be honest, I thought we would...
When I joined a sorority my freshman year of college, I never thought it would help me prepare for motherhood. Much to my surprise, sorority life and mom life are very similar on so many levels.
1. There are T-shirts...
Olivia Wilde is no stranger to trending in social media. This week, Ms. Wilde lambasted fellow New York City subway riders for not offering a visibly pregnant woman (that would be her) a seat. She was probably tired and walked too many...
As the last few months have shown us, many of us have A LOT to learn — and put into action — when it comes to understanding systemic racism in our society and in us. Fortunately, many of us...
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...
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Wanting your children to sleep and then missing them an hour later? Wondering if your toddler will starve because he refuses to eat anything but olives and cheddar crackers? Commiserating over how perfectly wrecked your...
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The stay-at-home dad is kind of like a unicorn. You've heard about them, and you think they sound nice, but you cannot personally attest to their existence.
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All of a sudden, the school year has begun, the leaves are starting to change, and I'm putting on a sweater. This is the time for apple picking, for yard clean up, and for fall soups. Yes, soup! As the days start getting shorter and the temperatures start dipping, I find nothing more comforting than a bowl of soup. And as a mom of two trying to get dinner on the table after a day at the office, there is nothing more comforting than my Instant Pot — my amazing set-and-forget, one-appliance wonder.
This year on Boston Moms we’ve featured some incredible Boston-area nonprofits. It’s been our privilege to learn about the outstanding work they’re doing to make life better for women.
During the holiday season, and especially today on Giving Tuesday, we encourage...
This election season has left me depleted. It's been ugly, and the aching divisions in this country — a country I'm still learning to call my own — are painful and sad. I counted down the days to November 8...
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