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...
My husband and I sit down at a restaurant with our two sons. After several grueling minutes, the boys finally decide on their order (chicken fingers....again) and get to work coloring their menus. My husband and I make an attempt...
If you're a breastfeeding mother, you've likely heard opinions from people around you on when the breastfeeding relationship should end. They might be subtle suggestions, not necessarily directed toward you, but as judgmental observations about others and how long...
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...
Dear Dog,
I often wish you could speak English. If only to tell you that the FedEx man on our doorstep does not intend to murder me. Also, the biscuit from that nice lady at the bank window likely isn’t...
I truly do not that think I have ever cared about anything in my life as much as I care about being a good mother. Raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted children is so important to me that I can get a...
I’ve always been a reader. The March sisters of Little Women were like childhood friends. Bridge to Terabithia enthralled me and broke my heart. Analyzing the themes and symbolism of Lord of the Flies instilled a growing confidence in...
Autism is a diagnosis that knocks you down. It knocks the wind right out of you and for a minute, you forget how to breathe. Even if you saw the red flags, even if you knew in your heart...
With the nickname the Ocean State, most Rhode Islanders like to spend a healthy amount of their summertime 'down' at the ocean. But going to the beach with kids? Just like everything else, having kids complicates a good beach...
This isn't your average breastfeeding complaint, and in some circles I understand that what I am about to say is basically sacrilegious. Regardless, here is the truth:
I'm all set with breastfeeding.
All. Set.
I have been trying to wean my...
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...
