By: Sheila Gaudet As the mom to two busy boys, I expect my fair share of bumps and bruises, jokes that involve potty humor and the sharp pain in your foot you get from stepping on lego pieces. A little over a week ago I got one of those calls. The ones you prepare yourself … More Boys Will Be Boys
By: Tanya Pimental There is endless internet talk about the pros and cons of mothers who decide to stay at home, work at home, or head back into the work place after their babies are born. It is such a personal decision and one that comes with a lot of judgement no matter what you … More SAHM Transition to WAHM
By Robin Ruehrwein The other day I was talking to my six year old and it hit me like a ton of bricks – I sounded just like my mother. As I’m writing this, I honestly can’t remember what it was (thank you mommy brain), but I remember actually stopping myself in my tracks and … More Things I Never Thought I’d Say As A Mom
By: Abby Keane For about two weeks after finding out I was pregnant with Eamon, every night after putting Finn to bed, I would cry. I thought Finn would hate me for changing his life, I felt terrible that this huge upheaval would be coming and there was no way to really prepare him, and … More Brotherly Love
By: Kris Berry The Lil’ Red Wagon is coming to Lantana’s in Randolph April 29-30th! If you haven’t already heard about the sale let me be the first to tell you how great it is! I am a huge fan of consigning children’s clothing. With three kids to buy clothes for (and seeing how quickly … More Lil’ Red Wagon Sale
By: Kris Berry It’s been a long winter here in the Berry house (as I’m sure it’s been in your house too). It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of the winter. I don’t like to drive in the snow. I don’t own a pair of snow boots or snow pants. I don’t even … More Cabin Fever!
By: Jessica DiRamio After each one of my children were born, life got a little more complicated for my husband and me. We were almost at our breaking point soon after #3 came along when we realized we were outnumbered. Quickly getting into a groove with 3 kids, we chugged along and figured “oh yeah, … More Parenting a 12-Year-Old
By: Kristen Clifford You know that expression “everyone is a perfect parent, until they have kids?” Well, I never quite understood what people meant when they said that, until I had kids of my own. Three years ago whenever I was out in public and would see a tantruming toddler, or a parent that was … More Perfect Parent
By Sheila Gaudet Looking for the chance to introduce your kids to community service? The Boys & Girls Club of Brockton is celebrating Global Youth Service Day tomorrow at the Warren Avenue Club and Brockton Teen Center in Brockton. There are a ton of volunteer opportunities and activities for families and particularly school-aged kids to … More Celebrate Global Youth Service Day!
By Martianne Stanger April is Autism Awareness Month, as well as National Poetry Month, and although I am neither the mother of an Autistic child, nor a practiced poet, I want to honor both these observances today. You see, for the past few years, my husband and I have been uncovering what makes our eldest … More In Honor of Autism Awareness and National Poetry Month
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