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I'm possibly the laziest parent ever. Don’t believe me? Come on over. Toys are everywhere, dishes fill the sink, clothes are piled up in the basement because after work I’m too tired to fold them (even though I loathe...
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...
In more normal years, homeschool families keep busy with co-ops, clubs, classes, library visits, volunteer work, field trips, and all types of other activities. But with social distancing still in full swing, the internet is our lifeline to find...
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...
I know we are all a little tired of hearing from people who think they know everything about some aspect of this virus. I really don't want to come across as one of those people. In fact, in my...
I can remember being bored in elementary school. I’m relatively “book smart” and so academics have always been pretty easy for me. In first grade, I’d get so bored during reading time that I’d dramatically lie with my face...
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...
I've sat down to write this post on multiple occasions. Unfortunately, there's been more than one relevant time for it. I didn't want to rehash the gun control debate; it has been done and it is being done day after...
If I'm being honest, when I first heard about the Summer of Prototyping at the Providence Children's Museum, my initial thought was "oh, that sounds too smart for me..." As I looked into it, I learned that the...
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Support Local Moms: Rhode Island Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Are you stuck on what to get Mom for Mother's Day? Check out our Mother's Day gift guide for some gift ideas from local...
