Cheryl Mastrogiovanni
A native of Salem, MA, Cheryl Mastrogiovanni is a high school counselor in the Boston area, with just a slight Boston accent that remains from her childhood. She enjoys helping her seniors navigate the college application process. A lifelong Bruins fan, Cheryl began attending hockey games with her father in the original Boston Garden at the age of eight, and hopes to continue that tradition with her son as well. Cheryl recently published a children’s picture book about (what else!) a child attending his first Bruins game in the fabulous city of Boston. A graduate of Boston College, Cheryl is also passionate about soccer, travel, Cape Cod, and spending time with her family. She resides in Arlington with her husband and 7-year-old son. Loves: playing soccer on the weekends, Italian language & culture, road trips, GOOD pizza, hot summer nights, seafood shacks, Name that Tune from the 80’s, and being organized. Dislikes: loud noises, long meetings, & messiness.
Hockey Season in Boston with Kids!
Hockey season is back, and it's one of my favorite things about fall!
Taking your family to a hockey game in New England is truly a fun adventure for kids of all ages. I...
Do Something Scary — Make a Change
Change can be scary, no matter your age.
Kids go through change all the time and are usually remarkably resilient. They start school, sometimes knowing no one in their class. They show up to a...
Cool Back-to-School Gear
As a long-time educator, I cringe when I see back-to-school sales in July (soon to be followed by Halloween candy at CVS in August!). Most parents, however, anxiously await Labor Day weekend, knowing their...
Moving to Greater Boston: Arlington
Maybe you’ve been in Boston for years, but you’re now having kids and looking to relocate. Maybe you’re planning a move to the Boston area from another city in the U.S. or abroad, and...
10 Things to Do at Cape Cod This Summer When You’re Not at the...
The Cape escape has begun.
It’s not easy to get there, given that traffic has picked up, but once you’re there it’s worth the drive. I have been lucky enough to spend summers...
Coming Out of the Dark
We’ve all heard about “pandemic fatigue.” Despite recent adjustments to local guidelines, we’re all tired of COVID and want life to return to normal. More and more of us are finally vaccinated. Kids are...
Girl, Put Your Records On! Family-Friendly Songs to Share with Your Kids
I owe my lifelong appreciation of music to my dad.
When I was a little girl, he and I shared music time in the basement, listening to old albums and 45s. We even had...
Spring Forward :: The Hope of a New Season
Finally, I can exhale.
There’s something about the end of winter that is very comforting. All winters are hard in Boston, and I’ve endured well over 40 of them. But this one, in particular, has...
The Perks of Being a Plant Mom
Long before I became a mom to my son, I became a plant mom.
I hope you’re not thinking “crazy plant mom,” as in the oft-envisioned “crazy cat lady.” But I enjoy being a mom...
Move Over, Swiss Miss :: 7 Hot Cocoas to Warm You Up This Winter
We may be in the depths of winter, but I still try to get outside as much as possible with my son. If you’re like me, and your kids are bouncing off the walls...
A Family Tree — the Ultimate New Year’s Resolution
As we start a new year, many of us have New Year’s resolutions on the brain. Instead of the usual resolutions — which are typically broken by the end of January — consider creating...