By: Rachel Ventura I cannot believe how much progress both of my children have made in 2 short months. In September my son started an Early Intervention program and my daughter started Stoughton Public Preschool, and I can’t say enough good things about each program. When my son began EI, he had no words. None … More Learning Like Crazy
By: Martianne Stanger The holidays are coming. Stores seem to be shouting, “Spend! Spend! Spend!” Churches and other charitable organizations remind us to “Give. Give. Give.” Meanwhile, a wise voice inside of us hopefully reminds us to still “Save. Save. Save,” and, perhaps, to invest some of our income this holiday season. Spending, giving, saving … More Giving Children the Gift of Financial Fitness
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill I experienced angst when my son entered Kindergarten this Fall, but I never thought it would be because he was riding the bus. Just a few days into riding the school bus for the first time, JP told us that he had gotten punched in the stomach …. twice … in … More Learning to Defend Yourself
By: Sandra L. Churchill Another Halloween has flown by and memories of costume challenges, pumpkin carving, and trick-or-treating will be scrapbook-ready when I have a moment to download the latest pictures. It occurred to me that costumes have been central to our family fun and teamwork over the years. We have sewn, glued, painted, beaded, … More Costume Character
By: Rebecca Stephenson, Guest Contributor Autumn can turn even the most adventurous among us into homebodies. Don’t let the temptation to snuggle by the fire all day keep your family from enjoying all of the fun fall activities happening in our area! To make it even easier for you to get out and explore, we’ve … More Autumn Family-Friendly Events
By: Rachel Ventura This picture melts my heart. This was the first morning we were home from the hospital, complete as a family of four. I was on the couch with the baby, up very early of course. When my daughter woke up and came out of her room, the first thing she did was … More Our Choice
By: Martianne Stanger Thanksgiving is coming! Do you know what that means? For some, it means feasting, football and family. For my family, it also means offering a cornucopia of thanks, plus enjoying outdoor fun and a step back into history. For several years running, we have thoroughly enjoyed heading over to Plymouth the weekend before Thanksgiving … More Enjoy the Festivities in Plymouth on the Weekend Before Thanksgiving!
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Being a parent on Halloween is so very different than not being a parent on Halloween. Before kids, we would go to Halloween parties, dress up, consume adult beverages, and take turns getting up to answer the door to hand out candy. After kids, it’s so much better ….. well, excluding … More Enjoying Halloween With Kids
By: Mary Morris I love apple picking. I don’t know why, because I don’t really like camping or hiking or anything else like that. But visiting a farm is pretty cool, I think. And I like my kids to know that there is a place where food is grown; it doesn’t just miraculously appear at … More Apple Picking Etiquette
By: Rachel Ventura I’m a mother of two young children and I work part time from home. We have preschool, soccer, gymnastics, Early Intervention, play dates, birthday parties, and much, much more. We are busy! And I’m sure many, if not all, of you are as well! Sometimes I honestly think it’s a small miracle … More A Few Things That Help Keep Me Sane
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