Quiet cool air tiptoes in between little breaks in heat waves. A tiny dance of crispness tests the end of August. The first day of school will soon buzz in, bringing the movement of planning, shopping, and swirling emotions....
School may not be in session, but our teachers are still teaching. It looks different than we expected, and it's harder than we thought. Don't let this week pass without letting your child's teachers know how grateful we are...
You may be reading this at the beach; while the kids are at camp, and you’re at your work desk (we won’t tell); maybe in the middle of the night by the hum of the AC. Wherever you are...
Just last week, my youngest daughter began full-day kindergarten, and for the first time in 7 years, I'm spending my days without a child at my feet. When I share this news with other people, the most common response...
Somehow another Halloween has come and gone. If you've been shopping or turned on your radio, it's clear the Christmas season is already here. The time between Halloween and Christmas becomes more compressed every year. Even though Thanksgiving can...
In Rhode Island and Massachusetts, we are are lucky to have a wide range of options of private schools and preschools to choose for our children. But with so many options, it can be overwhelming to think about finding...
We’ve all seen the commercial where the dad is running around singing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” right? That’s me every August for the past three years, and honestly, at this point, I’m not even ashamed...
Whether it is the function of the political climate we are living in, the age of constant information flow that we are exposed to, or the effects of policies that touch our communities and affect the things we care...
Read Across America Day, started by the National Education Association in 1998, occurs on March 2nd, the birth date of Dr. Seuss. Typically in elementary schools across the United States, the week is used to celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday....
Once upon a time, my children had a one hour delay to school. Our normal frantic schedule was forgotten. It was so civilized! I had my coffee and watched the news alone. Did you hear me? ALONE!!! It truly...
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...
