By: Rachel Ventura I heart Fall. Ever since I can remember, it has been my favorite season. I love the cool, crisp breezes, the colors of the leaves, and the excuse to wear comfy sweaters and boots. My family and I also love all the fun outdoor adventures it brings. And of course, Halloween!! One … More Fall Fun
By: Mary Morris My son is 5 years old and just entered kindergarten. He came home the first week with homework. Say what? Homework in kindergarten? Since when? Isn’t that pushing it? I am not knocking kindergarten, but isn’t it all about painting, play dough and learning the ropes? How many early childhood teachers have … More What We Learn in Kindergarten
By: Martianne Stanger Have you been to King Richard’s Faire yet this year? We went on the second weekend it was open and my kids have not stopped talking about it since. Nina and Jack loved the swan swing! Luke brags about having shot a crossbow – even if it was just a tiny play … More Fun at King Richard’s Faire
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill A few weeks ago I wrote a blog (Working Moms) about how difficult it was for me to go back to work after my son was born. I had no idea I was about to experience another extremely difficult transition …. The first day of kindergarten. Kindergarten has been a hot … More The First Day of Kindergarten
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer I can’t believe the first day of school has come upon us. Where has the summer gone? I can remember my son entering kindergarten; I remember the tears on that first day of school and not being able to pull myself away from him. Now, time has passed and he is going … More It’s That Time of Year Again
By: Sandra L. Churchill My husband and I are often greeted with bewildered looks when we confess our love of camping. Truth be told, we’re not diehard, sleep-on-a-rock-by-a-river types who frequent the most rustic of trails with no access to a bathroom. We love to camp in “moderate conditions” as a family. Some would even … More Happy Campers
By: Rachel Ventura I love to listen to children talk. I mean really listen. Those AT&T commercials with the kids sitting around talking are the best. Kids really do say the darndest things! My daughter started talking early so we’ve heard a lot of gems in her 3 ½ years already. She certainly keeps us … More Funny Stuff
By: Martianne Stanger Last year, our family enjoyed our first experience with the annual open house at Camp Edwards on the Cape (this year’s event is set for September 21 and 22). What a day it was! There was so much to see and do, I cannot possibly fit it all in one blog post, … More Camp Edwards Open House – Save the Date
By: Tanya Pimental As the school year approaches each September, you start to see all kinds of fancy lunch ideas. I have to say, the idea of sculpting fruit and making dragon sandwiches is at the bottom of my priorities. While it is important for me to send a nutritional lunch, I don’t feel that … More Lunch Boxing
By: Anne Marie Holloway “I am stupid,” he says as he throws himself onto his bed face first in an admission of guilt. His little four year old body is tense with anger and dismay. I watch my tiny little man as he clutches his favorite bear and blue blankie and sobs into his Mario … More Fish Sticks and Candy?
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