Life is busy. It is flashy and fast and things are grabbing at our kids' attention the majority of the day. If there was ever a generation that was over overstimulated, it would be the one we are raising. ...
It’s officially summer! As romantic as that sounds, every parent knows what that really means: kids with lots of energy who need a way to have fun and cool down. No budget for an in-ground pool or to take...
I don't know about you all, but when spring hits, so does new inspiration. I transform from a person in hibernation to someone new, energetic and inspired. With that comes a burst of creative energy and if I'm not...
February Break in New England is upon us. Long cold days and fidgety kids are looming. Trying to balance fun activities while not destroying your home, or sanity, is an art form. Here are some of my family's favorite...
According to my Facebook feed, moms and kids love doing crafts together. Bummer for me, because I truly do not have a crafty bone in my body. I'm not sure if it's my sub-par fine motor skills or just...
When it comes to kids and art, there is one rule I live by at home and in the Developmental Playgroups I lead: it's about the process, not the product.
This means that the value in encouraging art exploration activities...
My husband and I started dating in high school. We used to go to dinner at Applebee's every Thursday night. The first several months our parents had to drop us off and pick us up because we didn't even...
Ever since my second-born child began crawling, and especially since she's been walking, I've been on a mission to discover things she (currently 18 months old) and my son (currently 4.5 years old) will actually enjoy doing together. It hasn't been...
I have always been drawn to nature. I love camping, hiking, and honestly, being outside just sometimes helps my stress levels decrease and gives me some mental clarity. Once I became a mom, I knew I wanted to continue these...
It's another pandemic winter and we're stuck at home again for what has seemed like an eternity. If you're like me, by now you've made all the cookies, played all the board games, read all the books and watched...
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...
