I knew the story of Odysseus fairly well through literary osmosis but had never actually read The Odyssey in school. I knew that the story was an incredible journey. And that it was also very long. Intimidatingly long, actually....
My third son is the most curious, lovable, and adorable creature on Earth. He just turned one, and his brothers, his Daddy, and I are all nuts for him. He also, for the last six months of his life,...
Before we had you, life was so different.
Before we had you, we had something called "laundry day" each week. It took up a part of one day each week. All clean laundry got folded and put away without delay....
Lately, I've been seeing a lot of tips in the media for keeping a house looking 'adult' while your kids are little. Facebook posts about how to downsize your toys so much that they fit in one closet. Moms...
I don’t remember how the meltdown started or why. Like all nightmares, they seem to have no beginning and feel like they will never end. I think it had something to do with the shopping cart. Wanting to be in...
When you find yourself pregnant and share the exciting news with the world, friends and family will fawn over you and your upcoming addition. They will start guessing boy or girl. They will ask about nursery themes and names. ...
Autism is a diagnosis that knocks you down. It knocks the wind right out of you and for a minute, you forget how to breathe. Even if you saw the red flags, even if you knew in your heart...
The other day my son had a febrile seizure. I had no idea what that was or what it meant for my sweet 3-year-old boy. All I knew was that a seizure was something I never wanted or expected...
Black maternal health week. BLACK maternal health week. Black MATERNAL health week...
I will NOT capitalize the word health because we BLACK MATRONS don’t have any health to spare for that. The experts have weighed in and the studies have been...
Well-meaning older relatives give us this advice. It's written on glossy pamphlets meant to help. Signs on the walls of the pediatrician's office compel us. It's definitely in the "don't shake the baby" video they make you watch at...
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...
