A long time ago, in a (not so) far away land, there was a young princess who lived a charmed existence. She was loved and celebrated, and the king and queen were always careful to assure her that she could be anything she...
I don’t remember how the meltdown started or why. Like all nightmares, they seem to have no beginning and feel like they will never end. I think it had something to do with the shopping cart. Wanting to be in...
When a couple is expecting a baby, they focus on preparing for the arrival. They take classes and register for the world’s cutest gear. Yet, couples often fail to "baby-proof" their relationship for the changes as they transition from...
Many little things add up to one significant change in life — a bittersweet end to the baby and toddler years.
I remember sitting and watching my kids when they were younger and thinking, "What will I do when...
If you have spent any time on social media, you have likely seen the meme that says,
"Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind, always."
As corny as the saying is, it's true; everyone is...
Earlier this year the CDC unveiled new child development milestones guidelines which shocked people, myself included. As an Early Intervention professional, I have a lot of thoughts about these changes.
But let's start at the beginning.
What is a milestone and...
Before we had you, life was so different.
Before we had you, we had something called "laundry day" each week. It took up a part of one day each week. All clean laundry got folded and put away without delay....
It was a warm, sunny Sunday morning in June that I anxiously sat in the bathroom staring at a little stick to see if I was pregnant. After confirming a positive result with a couple more pregnancy tests (just in...
As parents, we're told how time will fly when we bring our babies home. It never seems real until you’re standing in the party aisle trying to find Paw Patrol plates for your baby's 3rd birthday.
Soon my baby, possibly...
Preparing for a new baby can be exciting, overwhelming, and stressful. There's also the fear of the unknown. Will I know what to do? Will I be a good mom? I thought for sure the second time around would...
Rhode Island Life
Family-Friendly Walks Throughout Rhode Island
Now that spring has officially arrived and warmer weather is (hopefully) on its way, it's the perfect time to get outside for a family...
