When receiving boxes of my childhood art from my parents, I vowed to not be "one of those moms" who saves every little scribble. I tossed a lot of my own kid art (don't tell my mom!) because I...
Black History Month takes on a whole new meaning for me now. So do potato chips, the Super Soaker, and golf tees.
Last year, I had the honor and privilege of working on a custom art piece for a friend...
A day at MobileQuest STEAM camp begins with the camper being greeted by the staff of teachers and STEAM professionals. Campers join their group for a daily warm-up challenge. Today, they will be tasked with constructing a tower using spaghetti,...
It's time.
The kids are tan and dirty and tired. They've grown a little, in both size and maturity. They've driven us crazy and they've filled our hearts with joy. They've played with cousins, gone to camp, learned to ride...
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...
Right before my daughter’s third birthday, I found out about a program at Roger Williams Park Zoo. I now realize it is called Preschool Adventures, but for the last two year (and for probably forever) I’ve lovingly referred to...
Live performance art is increasingly abundant in the Creative Capital, but immersing young children in this culture can feel a bit daunting. Will they understand it? Will they enjoy it? Will they ever sit still? If you are wondering...
As a parent, you hear so many horror stories, and many of them stay with you. Images from news articles become burned into your brain. Headlines make your stomach turn. And while so many of them should be important...
Anyone can pack a lunch, but most of us don't get exactly get a thrill from it, except those weird bento box moms on Pinterest. But my kid's lunch never looks like Pikachu, Mario, or Van Gough's starry night....
I was born in the 1950s. We Baby Boomers all studied World War II, and heard about it, and watched it on TV. The question we always asked was …"What about the good Germans? How could they have let...
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...
