“We’re all homeschoolers now!” became the mantra of spring 2020 as many of us were forced to switch from traditional school to distance learning. But are homeschool and distance learning the same? What does homeschooling actually look like, how...
I was asked to write about one subject: babywearing. Easy, right? Since I love it so much and am so passionately involved in the education, safety, implementation and access to this thing called babywearing, this piece should be a...
Many thanks for RITES and Halley for allowing us to share her thoughts on School at Home.  For More from Halley, check out the following articles, sure to be helpful as school (in whatever format!) gets underway.   COVID-19 and School We...
As I sprint down Washington Street, I'm clutching my laptop bag to keep it from banging against my legs and praying that my inability to get my daughters out the door on time for school hasn't kept Shura Baryshnikov waiting...
  For part two of our Car Seat Confusion Series, we held a Q & A with Diana Imondi, the Traffic Safety Programs Manager for AAA Northeast and Vice President of Safe Kids RI, an organization that addresses safety issues,...
Let's face it, every mama has an area or two of parenting that she's super anal about. Whether it's organic foods, staying on a schedule, or bundling kids up like crazy, everyone's got something that they feel is important...
We’ve all seen the commercial where the dad is running around singing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” right? That’s me every August for the past three years, and honestly, at this point, I’m not even ashamed...
A few years ago, you know pre-covid times, I wrote a piece about appreciating teachers and all they do. Fast forward from when I said teachers should have an all expenses paid vacation. Since then, we have doubled down, had...
Many thanks to Stephanie Gaddis for offering this Guest Post on Homeschooling various ages as a part of our Guide to Homeschooling in RI! As a homeschooling mom of six kids, I’m asked a LOT of questions. One of...
    There is a sunrise and a sunset every day and you can choose to be there for it. You can put yourself in the way of beauty. --Bobbi Lambrecht (Cheryl Strayed’s mom) It was the first Christmas ornament that I...

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10 Things to Do in RI This Spring!

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Spring is (finally) here, which means it is time to fill our calendars with all the fun Rhode Island spring happenings! Whether you're seeking...