The End Of An Era

By: Abby Keane Okay, I’m breaking one of my rules and talking about boobs … sorry guys!  Guess those lines-not-to-be-crossed I talked about in my last entry are more fluid than I thought… Last week marked the end of an era in my house – it was the end of breastfeeding my youngest son.  This … More The End Of An Era

Do You Wrap?

By: Jessica DiRamio It’s a debate that I’ve seen get pretty heated amongst the Mom crowd.  I’ve seen Moms reduced to tears over the idea of doing it or not doing it.  I myself don’t do it. What is “IT,” you ask?  Wrapping Santa presents, of course! There are two clearly defined camps on this … More Do You Wrap?

Reward System

By: Kristen Clifford Back in August, my husband and I decided to try a new reward system with Grace, because the sticker chart just wasn’t working anymore. Grace was 2 at the time but, about to turn 3, and was hitting those terrible threes early and hard! I made what we refer to as a … More Reward System

Newborn Essentials

By: Tanya Pimental I am less than two weeks from my due date with baby number three.  It’s such a different experience when you are not a first time parent.  You’ve learned what you need and don’t need.  I consider myself to be a baby minimalist.  There isn’t much I’d say you absolutely have to … More Newborn Essentials

Comings and Goings

By: Sheila Gaudet One of the more difficult consequences of divorce is the need to share visitation between parents at the holidays and school vacations.  While most of us will agree that spending time with both parents is in the best interests of the kids, it doesn’t always make it any easier for the parents … More Comings and Goings

Indoor Play

By: Kristen Clifford Now, that it’s starting to get cold out, and snow!  Yikes!  It’s that time of year to look for some indoor play ideas.  I often take the kids to Kidz Wurld in North Attelboro.  In fact we took them all their for both the twins’ first birthday and Gracie’s second birthday last … More Indoor Play

“No Fixing, Please.” – A Poem in Honor of ADHD and SPD Awareness Months

By: Martianne Stanger Some of you might recall the poem I shared in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Since we just had ADHD Awareness Week and Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness month in October, I thought I would share another poem that I wrote as part of Jennie Linthorst’s LifeSPEAKS workshop for moms of special needs … More “No Fixing, Please.” – A Poem in Honor of ADHD and SPD Awareness Months