Birthdays have always been my favorite. When I was little, my parents made a pretty big deal out of them. It was never extravagant, but the celebration often began at the beginning of November and lasted all month.
It’s a...
One word...sensory. I have learned the hard way that no matter how much time I put into researching educational activities, searching the Internet for arts and crafts to keep my kiddos entertained, nothing works as well as sensory activities.
Over...
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,...
Do your kids love Halloween as much as mine do? If so, you might be looking for some not as scary opportunities for celebration. Here in Rhode Island, everyone knows about the awesomeness of The Jack-o'-lantern Spectacular at Roger...
There is a sunrise and a sunset every day and you can choose to be there for it. You can put yourself in the way of beauty. --Bobbi Lambrecht (Cheryl Strayed’s mom)
It was the first Christmas ornament that I...
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 walk. Pack a backpack with some lunch, snacks, and water, and check out these five...
Raising kids in a historically rich setting like Rhode Island offers unique opportunities. In honor of Black History Month, I want to encourage us to take advantage of all that local history and share it with our kids. Most...
Spring is (finally) here, which means it is time to fill our calendars with all the fun Rhode Island spring happenings! Whether you're seeking family-friendly outings or solo adventures, this curated list is your compass to all the fun....
I glossed over the details when telling my younger one what the night's plans were ("We're going to play at a playground! At night! To shine flashlights!"), but I explained it in greater detail to my six-year-old. I was...
Like most parents today, I have a Pinterest board full of activities that I’d like to do with my children someday. Realistically we’ve done maybe two of them in the past two summers. This year we’re shaking things up....
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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...
