On the inevitable day my kids ask about why they have the names they do, I have been working on a story (based on true events) to help them work through my issues and principled stances about their names....
Remember when Teen Vogue blew up the internet with this article: a tutorial on how to have anal sex.  It generated a venomous response from some people; others rushed to defend the magazine's choice to publish an article that...
When you see your legs in shorts after a collage of family vacation photos, it hits you. There is no way around it. Sorry Cher, but you can’t turn back time. Face it. I am 46. A happy 46-year-old mother...
  "But wouldn't you like a little girl?" During my second pregnancy, I was on the receiving end of this question a seemingly endless amount of times.  We had, once again, decided to be surprised in the delivery room.  My answer...
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...
At the beginning of every month, I write a letter to my grandmother. I buy fun cards and fill all the white space with what is happening in my world. I usually bring my kids with me when I...
Years ago, I discovered The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook.  This series of books reviewed how to land a plane, survive a killer bee attack, and other extreme situations.  However, at its root is the desire to know how to...
School is out. And you know what that means. I’ll give you a hint. “Mom, I’m bored.” The moment one of your kids even hints those words, you cringe a little. “You’re bored? You just rode bikes with your friends and swam...
Let's go back in time for a minute. Do you remember your favorite childhood summertime memories? Close your eyes and think about it for a minute. I'll wait. I loved being outside all day, playing football, and drinking water straight...
Let's face it, making new mom friends can be hard! Fortunately, I have some built-in old friends who are also mom friends. I have known my best friend since I was four. Over the years, we spent endless weekends...

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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...