Where A Mama of Wee Ones Can Enjoy at Peace By: Martianne Stanger A Summer Riddle for Locals Better than a splash pool in the back yard. Safer than the ocean when you’re a mama alone with young ones. What is it? The wading pool at the Freetown State Forest on Slab Bridge Road! Safe … More Freetown State Forest Wading Pool
By: Sheila Gaudet The 4th of July weekend was a big one for the grandparents in my family. Unfortunately for us, we live several hours (at least) from all of our extended family, so my children do not get the benefit of having their grandparents around on a daily basis. Furthermore, because we are a … More Grandparents
By: Tanya Pimental When I was expecting my first child, I was blinded by the shiny and new things at Babies-R-Us and Baby Gap. Back then in my mind, a new baby should have everything new and the thought of used was out of the question. Well, I have since changed my tune. After a … More Consignment
By: Abby Keane The long promised daycare post! The first thing to do, when looking for a daycare, is to get over the love/hate relationship most of us are bound to have with daycare. Thank goodness it exists, most people these days need it at least part time. BUT, we don’t want to use it, … More Choosing a Daycare – Part I
By: Robin Ruerhwein My kids got out of school recently and one of our favorite things to do to keep busy is to have scavenger hunts. One of the things that I love about scavenger hunts, is that you can have them anywhere: your house, your yard, the park, the grocery store – you name … More Back Yard Scavenger Hunts
By: Kris Berry When my husband and I found out we were expecting twins our initial financial plans went flying out the window. I had originally planned on returning to work once I had the baby at least part time. But when we factored the cost of daycare times two we realized the majority of … More Living on a Budget
By: Lance Lazatin, MD Obesity is one of the hottest topics being discussed in pediatric circles right now. And with good reason: it is the most prevalent nutritional disorder among children and teenagers in our country. This epidemic has dramatically ballooned over the past 30 years, from less than a tenth of children to a … More The Skinny on Childhood Obesity
Looking for something to do with the family to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday? This year the City of Brockton will be holding the 12th Annual July 4th Concert & BBQ at the VA Hospital from 2-4 p.m at 940 Belmont Street. Dale and the Duds will be playing and we will be serving … More Fourth of July Celebrations!
By: Jessica DiRamio Summer Reading Programs for Kids in MA School’s either out or just about to end for your kids. Have they received their summer reading assignments from school yet? Mine have and as much as both of my school-age girls like to read, there’s something about being required to read that makes them … More Get Those Kids to Read!
By: Kristen Clifford There is nothing quite like getting fresh fruit and vegetable from your local farmers’ market. The farmers’ markets that we have been to always carry fruit and vegetables that are in season from the local farms. They also always have local vendors that make their own bread, sauces, hummus, jewelry, soap, and … More Farmer’s Markets
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