For some reason this summer I decided it was a good idea to sign up to run a half marathon at the end of October. I mostly blame my best friend. You may not know her, but you have...
Have you ever wondered if your child is developing appropriately? Sometimes a developmental delay is obvious—but a lot of times it looks subtle. That voice is your head says, “Is this normal?” As parents we second-guess ourselves all the...
The other day I was walking my dog and ran into a neighbor along the way. We maintained safe distance and after the initial how are yous? the conversation quickly turned to the hot topic at hand: the Covid...
“I have bad news. I am sorry. You have cancer.” Sitting in the cold clinical doctor's office on a snowy, cloudy January day in Chicago, I was 6 months postpartum with my daughter, and I felt like I had...
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....
Whether it's your first or your fourth, motherhood is a challenging adventure, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. Building your village starts here, with fellow mothers who have been in your shoes and can provide the...
We are excited to introduce you to Kristina Berger, the first mom to be featured in our "Moms in the Arts" series. Kristina is a master dancer, dance professor, and mother to a very cute and vivacious three-year-old daughter....
When you face that figurative fork in the road, which way do you go?
I’ve spent so many of my years following in the path more traveled that I know for sure I’ve missed some opportunities along the way. Don’t...
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...
Grit: courage and resolve; strength of character.
I am sweating, out of breath, and kind of feel like I want to throw up. Just looking at me, you might think I had just crossed the finish line of a 5K. In...
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...
