We all know by now that “do as I say not as I do” has never worked. There is plenty of research available on the impact of modeling the behavior we expect from our kids as opposed to simply...
Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, you didn't grow under my heart but in it. - Fleur Conkling Heyliger
This quote was a fixture of...
I'm ten days out from a Disney World vacation with my husband and two little ones and frankly, I'm terrified. Who thinks it's a good idea to take a seven month old and a three year old to Disney...
Like every great debate, there are two sides. I’ve heard the statement “please don’t call my daughter a princess” from a few friends/family members. Before having a daughter I never gave the issue much thought. When my daughter was...
Seven years, 84 months, 2,555 days, 61,320 hours, 3,679,200 minutes and 220,752,000 seconds – this is exactly how long I have been a mother (but who’s counting?). With a resume like this, I should have all the confidence in...
It's hard to believe kindergarten graduation is already upon us. While it won't be your first graduation (that was for pre-K!), or last, when a grade level turns from names to numbers, it's a big step. This evening, I'm...
Or: A Tale of Two Banana Peels
Mentally switch today's plans from doctor appointment to zoo trip with friends since you forgot to schedule a babysitter. Inform toddler of zoo trip.
Call to reschedule doctor appointment.
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Did you know there are a total of 7 carousels in our fine state Rhode Island? A few years ago, my little family and I took on what I've affectionately dubbed the "Carousel Crawl." In short, it was an...
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You've made it through the week. You've packed the lunches and unpacked the snacks, you've gotten kids on and...
Now that it’s over, I'd like to rehash the blur that was and always is the month of May. When I think of spring, I think of flowers, the birds, the sunshine, and every conceivable childhood milestone and family...
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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...
