My kids and I were at the library the other day. Blocks were being built, book pages were being turned, little ones crawled and ran around everywhere. I was sitting in close proximity to a group of three moms...
For the love of Thanksgiving, the holidays are here. Whether you’re a Pinterest-posting mom who crafts all the way through Christmas then almost snaps by Valentine's Day or one who cringes at the mere hint of elevator carols in...
Last year around this time I planned to write an anonymous post about how to handle difficult relatives. In particular, I was thinking of a in-law--let’s call him Brad--who is a mostly functional alcoholic with an anger problem. I...
Imagine if someone told you a jolly senior citizen was going to break into your house while you’re sleeping; sure he’ll leave presents but he also has unlimited access to your home. You’d have the SWAT team on speed...
A few months ago I confessed my hatred of Disney theme parks, so I'm sure I'll earn a few more enemies with this: I loathe everything about the Elf on a Shelf, and I cannot understand why so many...
You can find something truly important in an ordinary minute. – Mitch Albom
January: the wonderful time where we bid adieu to the craziness that is the holiday season and welcome the calm of the New Year. Until that diaper-clad cherub...
My husband and I are an interfaith couple; we come from different religious backgrounds. I was raised in a devote Roman Catholic family, he in a reformed Jewish one. I was brought up attending church each week, receiving both...
Every Christmas, we go on what we call "The Grand Tour." Everyone wants to see the kids and we like being fed. And all the love is pretty great, too.
We plan accordingly. We bring the car with the biggest...
One year ago, Providence Moms Blog asked our contributors what they were doing with their kids to honor Martin Luther King Jr. One of our writers, a white, 67-year-old, self-proclaimed liberal baby-boomer sent us the following piece, but told...
Winter with kids can be tough. Here are three tips to get your kids outside this winter!
My first winter as a new mom was the now legendary New England winter of 2014-15. Snowfall records were broken across the region....
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...
