If you're like me, you juggle many roles every day — career woman, super (fun, cool) mom of two boys, household manager, and so on.
But let's talk about that invisible weight we carry on our shoulders: the mental load....
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid Mubarak! Happy Eid al-Fitr is the celebration of breaking the fast. The thirty days of Ramadan come to an end with the sighting of the crescent moon after sundown. What follows is a flurry of...
Are you currently in the season of planning for your birth or finalizing any of the decisions for this powerful experience? I see a lot of “tips for creating a birth plan” on the internet and one thing I...
Earlier this year the CDC unveiled new child development milestones guidelines which shocked people, myself included. As an Early Intervention professional, I have a lot of thoughts about these changes.
But let's start at the beginning.
What is a milestone and...
When a couple is expecting a baby, they focus on preparing for the arrival. They take classes and register for the world’s cutest gear. Yet, couples often fail to "baby-proof" their relationship for the changes as they transition from...
The scene.
I'm in the car line for school pickup. I get a text, "Dear Parents, The students participated in a lockdown drill today. Thank you for your continued support in this matter." My heart sinks. I know my 7-year-old...
When I was a child, my parents lived within 30 miles of their own parents and the places they grew up. In contrast, I now raise my own children 3,340 miles from my parents and hometown. I am not...
For as long as I can remember people have always said to me, “wow, you’re so nice.” This is kind but it always catches me off-guard. Because, if I’m being perfectly honest here, I’M NOT NICE!
I’m a big believer...
Let's face it - when your days consist of early morning wake-ups, diaper changes, cooking, cleaning, getting the kids to school on time, it can be hard to even remember what day it is. Why not break up...
The rainy weather might be a bummer, but we're in New England, and it's time to embrace spring! Keep an eye out for the sun playing peek-a-boo, and when it shows up, grab your rainboots and an umbrella (just...
Rhode Island Life
10 of the Best Independent Bookstores in Rhode Island
As parents, we know that reading to our children is beneficial. Some of my favorite memories include reading to my children. We've compiled a...
