Have you ever wondered if your child is developing appropriately? Sometimes a developmental delay is obvious—but a lot of times it looks subtle. That voice is your head says, “Is this normal?” As parents we second-guess ourselves all the...
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
All the king’s horse and all the king’s men
Couldn’t put Humpty together again
Most of us are familiar with this old nursery rhyme, but I’m not sure if everyone knows...
My son recently turned 2 years old, and like most moms, I’m feeling ALL the feelings. These milestones, for me, always come with reflection on our time in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). When my water broke at...
The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power...
I haven’t written a lot in the last few weeks. I've been trying to do my part by hitting pause and absorbing the climate of events. Actively listening to the black voices that need to be heard is essential...
Look, Coronavirus sucks. I get it. I get it 1000%. On the extremely bad end, people are dying. On the extremely good end, we’re healthy but stuck at home trying to simultaneously work and homeschool our bored kids. We’re...
“So, why are you interested in Montessori?”
“Well, I’m not sure- but from what I’ve seen and read about it, I think it might really be my thing. I don’t know enough about it to say why, though.”
“My thing” tends...
My husband and I recently spent a weekend away with two other couples who have been long-time friends. We'd all been planning this couple's trip for months. At one point, due to a job change, my husband and I...
The Family Gathers...
It’s Holiday Time! Everyone is excited to see friends and family, to gather around the table and give thanks, to get ready for the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons and many other religious and non-religious occasions for celebration....
This post on promoting soft skills, written by Dr. Courtney Bolton, is brought to you thanks to our partnership with Weldon – a service we are thrilled be able to promote to our readers. Please follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more parenting...
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...
