Seven years, 84 months, 2,555 days, 61,320 hours, 3,679,200 minutes and 220,752,000 seconds – this is exactly how long I have been a mother (but who’s counting?). With a resume like this, I should have all the confidence in...
I have four children ages seven and under. (Yes, I said four.)
We have always lived in a small space, so I have never been one to over-do it on "baby gear." In my opinion if you follow the "must have"...
Over the last few months, my daughter has developed a fascination with birds. She’ll hear them chirp, gasp, and say, “bird?” Her pronunciation sounds a lot more like “boiwd,” but she has the same reaction every single time she...
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...
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...
While the increase of "awareness" days have done their job, and we are all more aware of many things recently, the very first Autism Awareness Month was recognized by The Autism Society in 1970. It was adopted by...
The rainy weather might be a bummer, but we're in New England, and it's time to embrace spring! Keep an eye out for the sun playing peek-a-boo, and when it shows up, grab your rainboots and an umbrella (just...
Spring is here and it is almost time to start planting in the garden! My toddler and I have gathered our seeds, made a list of the plants we need and dusted off our watering cans. Now, we are...
When our son was about 2 years old we started getting worried about balancing screen time with playtime. However, we also knew that getting rid of screens completely was not the solution for us. So we decided to choose...
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...
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...
