Whether it's your first or your fourth, motherhood is a challenging adventure, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. Building your village starts here, with fellow mothers who have been in your shoes and can provide the...
I was rocking my son in my arms, trying to comfort him from his latest “disaster,” a fall from the couch. His sweaty, tear-stained cheek burrowed into my shoulder, his gangly little arms around my neck… and I saw it,...
The haze of the new year has officially worn off, and it’s time to get your healthy routine in gear. No matter if you made resolutions and broke them, or if you haven’t made one step towards a resolution....
“I have bad news. I am sorry. You have cancer.” Sitting in the cold clinical doctor's office on a snowy, cloudy January day in Chicago, I was 6 months postpartum with my daughter, and I felt like I had...
When I was first pregnant nine years ago, I found so much information and comfort in online groups. All the questions about strange body changes, sharing fears and hopes, and potential baby names - nothing was off limits. There...
I’m a big fan of the television series Gilmore Girls. Huge fan, actually. Yes, I know the characters speak at an incredibly quick and most likely unrealistic pace. And I know that – especially when compared to other series...
When you think your child may benefit from mental health services it can be difficult to even know where to start. Alana DiMario is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and a contributor for PMB, so we asked her to...
Somewhere around my 30th birthday, I decided that I had certain non-negotiables; terms that I would keep to and not apologize for. As a way to take more control of my own happiness and give myself the authority and...
It's no secret that I struggle with seasonal depression, and general anxiety disorder. I try to be open to writing about these things despite the embarrassment derived from my vulnerability. I hope that by opening dialogue, mental health issues...
I’m sure there are some parents who can do it all. They manage to cook healthy and organic meals, keep a clean house, be there for every game, arrange play dates, work just enough but not too much, and...
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...
