As I sprint down Washington Street, I'm clutching my laptop bag to keep it from banging against my legs and praying that my inability to get my daughters out the door on time for school hasn't kept Shura Baryshnikov waiting...
One thing I can guarantee about parenting is that The Good Timing Fairy is rarely going to grace you with her presence. On the contrary, The Bad Timing Fairy will often swoop in, bringing vomiting children the night before...
A few years ago, you know pre-covid times, I wrote a piece about appreciating teachers and all they do.
Fast forward from when I said teachers should have an all expenses paid vacation. Since then, we have doubled down, had...
Growing up near New York City, I was fortunate to have access to some of the greatest museums in the world. However, through much of my childhood, I did not appreciate this at all. My parents would drag me...
I try to look away, but social media sometimes has its way. I see posts all over my feed of parents dropping off their 18-year-olds. Dorm rooms filled with duvet covers and daughters and sons hugging parents goodbye. Moms...
A few months back, I received a phone call from my niece, asking if I wanted to buy some chocolate. (Silly question, she could have just sent me the chocolate and a bill!) Being her first year in a...
When I tell people I homeschool my children, I am sure to field many burning questions, which I am more than happy to answer. But one of the most common comments I get is, "oh, I could never do...
In our country, many families must quickly face the decision to go back to work or stay home after their baby arrives. Despite loving my career, the daycare decision still wasn't an easy one for our family. Over time,...
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...
At first mention, "Meeting Street" brings to mind images of the Meeting Street Telethon or the amazing work that Meeting Street does to teach, assist, and empower children with special needs. But one of Meeting Street's best hidden gems...
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...
