I'm possibly the laziest parent ever. Don’t believe me? Come on over. Toys are everywhere, dishes fill the sink, clothes are piled up in the basement because after work I’m too tired to fold them (even though I loathe...
Where should I send my child to school? It's one of the most frequent questions we get at Providence Moms Blog. We get emails about it. It's asked in our Community + Conversation Group, you contact us on Facebook and...
“So, why are you interested in Montessori?” “Well, I’m not sure- but from what I’ve seen and read about it, I think it might really be my thing. I don’t know enough about it to say why, though.” “My thing” tends...
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A small girl stood in front of a display case, eye to eye with a fox sculpture and a vase, just some of its fascinating contents. In awe, she pointed to one of the items and asked, "Did someone...
When it comes to my relationship status with my kid's homework, the best descriptor would be: "It's complicated." I see the value in having little ones flex their mental muscles outside of school hours. It's good for them to...
It's time.  The kids are tan and dirty and tired. They've grown a little, in both size and maturity. They've driven us crazy and they've filled our hearts with joy. They've played with cousins, gone to camp, learned to ride...
As my newsfeed fills up with adorably-posed pictures of excited kids and parents heading back to school, my family of six is gearing up for another year of home education.  I'd be lying if I said I didn't have...
A few months back, I received a phone call from my niece, asking if I wanted to buy some chocolate. (Silly question, she could have just sent me the chocolate and a bill!) Being her first year in a...
  Anyone can pack a lunch, but most of us don't get exactly get a thrill from it, except those weird bento box moms on Pinterest. But my kid's lunch never looks like Pikachu, Mario, or Van Gough's starry night....

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