Have kids, they said.  It will be great, they said. Motherhood is so beautiful, they said. You know what they didn't say?   Being a mom can be seriously gross sometimes.   Yes, having kids is beautiful and fun and rewarding.  But,...
The Magic of Childhood Creating a magical childhood full of whimsy has always been one of my top parenting priorities. The Easter Bunny leaves eggs hidden around the house and has even left giant bunny paw prints on the floor....
Grandparents are magical beings, part parent, part play mate, with a warmth hard to find elsewhere. Grandparents are a safe place to land. Ten years ago, when my (then) boyfriend and I began to look for our first home, I...
After 12 years of marriage and 16 years together, I’m calling it. I’m getting a divorce. While I understood that the decision to divorce meant that my life wouldn’t be the same, I didn’t realize how all the ways...
"Okay, buddy, did you learn anything tonight," I asked him as I climbed into his bed beside him.  He lay there whimpering, the aftermath of the twenty-minute sob session that had just ensued after he was told to get...
Do you know a supermom? At Providence Moms Blog, we believe in celebrating ALL moms: worn out moms, stressed out moms, tired moms, and moms who need a break. THESE are supermoms. THESE are good moms. THESE are moms...
It's hard to believe three weeks have passed since we hosted our first annual Bloom. As the PMB team has reflected on the event, we keep thinking about what we heard over and over again as guests filed out...
"How Exactly Does the Sperm Reach the Egg?" My five-year-old asked that question over and over. I was a modern mother, but not that modern. Still, he was persistent. Every time we went the library, he headed to the section on the...
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...
It's an important time of the year for parents whose children have special needs. It's the time of year when you might start to discover that your child is struggling in school. Or when you confirm your suspicions from...

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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...