Fall brings to mind many things - crisp fresh air, brisk mornings, cool nights by the fire, apple picking, hayrides, and of course the start of school. Over the years, all of these things have also become inextricably tied...
If you're anything like me, you spent the whole summer seeing signs for HasCon and wondering what the heck it was all about. Having never been to a convention myself, they conjured images of costumed adults waiting for hours...
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.
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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...
"It's like a year-round summer camp."
My husband had taken our kids to a Thanksgiving-themed STEM activity at Rhode Island's new Adventure Base Camp, and I was peppering him with questions. I'd been disappointed that I wasn't able to bring the...
Summertime - warm weather, longer days, and the familiar cries of "Mom, Dad! We're bored!!"
With that battle cry, parents everywhere shake their heads in disbelief that their kids can't find anything to do with their 832 million toys. But,...
I wasn't sure what to expect from Leapfest in all honesty. To quote their website, "Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and competition." So, it is a day of watching people jump out...
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...
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....
Roger Williams Zoo is one of Providence's hidden gems. It is one of a handful of places located within the lovely Roger Williams Park. The zoo is great for a close to home adventure and an annual membership is sure...
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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...
