Over the years I've impressed some doctors with comprehensive knowledge of my family's medical history. However, whenever I've uttered that my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39 years old, I get "the look." The "wow-that-was-young" look.
My grandmother...
Grit: courage and resolve; strength of character.
I am sweating, out of breath, and kind of feel like I want to throw up. Just looking at me, you might think I had just crossed the finish line of a 5K. In...
Do you give yourself enough time for YOU? As a mom of teens, I get it. I have been there. Oh boy, have I been there. I can remember the sleepless nights, greasy hair and PJ pant-filled days with...
Earlier this year the CDC unveiled new child development milestones guidelines which shocked people, myself included. As an Early Intervention professional, I have a lot of thoughts about these changes.
But let's start at the beginning.
What is a milestone and...
Football is by far the most popular sport in America.
We are die-hard fans who tune in every Sunday; we are snacky fans who only show up for Superbowl parties, and we are everything in between. The spectrum of football...
Quiet cool air tiptoes in between little breaks in heat waves. A tiny dance of crispness tests the end of August. The first day of school will soon buzz in, bringing the movement of planning, shopping, and swirling emotions....
With Mother's Day just around the corner, I felt it was a good time to take a minute to acknowledge all the mamas out there who are struggling. While it used to be something I was ashamed to admit,...
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...
On a Tuesday morning on our vacation week, my husband and I woke up with painful headaches. We had plans to paint the living room that day, but when we tried to get up, we were both overcome with...
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...
Rhode Island Life
Dating Your Kids in Rhode Island
Yes, that's right. Dating your kids in Rhode Island is a thing. And Rhode Island offers several places that cater to kids of all...
