If I had to sit down for a performance review in my current role as a stay-at-home mom, I'd expect at least a score of achieving, though I would hope for something a bit higher than that. I know...
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I love my work. I am a physical therapist, and I work in Early Intervention. E.I. is—for those who aren’t familiar—a program that provides home-based services for children 0-3, who qualify based on either diagnosis or developmental delays. The...
Since becoming a mother, there is so much I have gained. The physical changes are probably most obvious, including (but not limited to) stretch marks, wrinkles, and dimples, (on my face and… elsewhere.)
I’ve also gained a sense of purpose....
When you have a shy kid and an out-going kid, it can make play dates tricky. Of course, my firstborn is shy. She always has been and gets it from her father. So, she's the one who clings to...
“Hi, I’m Laura, and I can do cartwheels. Look!”
That’s all it took for me to force other children to be friends with me—one smooth, cool, opening line… followed by a mediocre cartwheel. I’ve always been social—and loud to boot—...
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You've made it through the week. You've packed the lunches and unpacked the snacks, you've gotten kids on and...
Before becoming a mother, I didn't know Patience very well. I'd heard of her, but she wasn't really my type of gal. I was efficient, effective. I got things done in a timely manner and I expected the same...
“How old is she?” “What’s her name?” “She’s so pretty!” I’ve regularly gotten these comments since my son was born. Maybe it’s his mop of gorgeous blonde hair. But it’s probably also the fact that we don’t dress him...
It’s 2019. Most people are on social media and with that so are our kids. We take pictures and share stories, both digitally and written. We tweet out funny things, come up with creative hashtags. Some friends share just...
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Support Local Moms: Rhode Island Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Are you stuck on what to get Mom for Mother's Day? Check out our Mother's Day gift guide for some gift ideas from local...
