Earlier today I was at the beach with my two children, ages 4 and 1. We got sandy. We got salty. We dug and collected and swam and laughed. It was fun. And even though it took me at...
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...
I am the first to admit that I am not good at planning activities or projects for my children. The thought of paint all over their hands and then my entire kitchen gives me chest pains. Don’t even mention...
A year ago, I wrote an article about my first grand-daughter. I titled it “Princess Terror.”
It was controversial. I can’t understand why.
I began it like this:
"They say there are people who just love babies. They are so sad...
Last night’s bedtime went much like the hundreds before it. My almost-three-year-old had his bath, put on his pajamas, drank milk, got tucked in, and said, “goodnight.”
Lately, he’s been a bit more clingy than usual, and so he occasionally calls...
So we (and by we I mean I) decided it was time to start potty training. Did my pediatrician tell me it was time? No. Has my mother in law been telling me for the last 6 months that...
For adults and kids alike, meltdowns are tough. As adults, I feel like it's easy for us to get overwhelmed, apologize, and then repeat. The cycle continues. Why don't we just say, "I need a minute"? And then actually...
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...
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...
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...
