Before the school year began, we called a Family Goals Meeting over pizza, fruit, and juice boxes. Then we went to the whiteboard to hash out the goals.
If you had asked me a few years ago if I would recommend having children close in age, my answer would have been a resounding, “No!”
Serving up the same old pizza at every party can get monotonous. Enter The Urban Epicurean — my new favorite go-to for the perfect Boston pizza festivity.
In honor of Flag Day, I'm going to share patriotism with my kids. I want them to recognize the flag, the pledge, the national anthem, and patriotic songs.
Summer is here! Now is the time to slow down, bask in the sunshine, and enjoy what summer has to offer! Here is your 2018 Boston summer bucket list!
Our family had gone bonkers, as far as I was concerned. The newest was born, and with him came new and frequent family conflict. Outside of the house, we were fine. Under the backdrop of sunny park days and...
It's hard not to think about moving when there are "For Sale" and "Open House" signs everywhere.
As anyone searching in the Boston area knows, it's not easy to find a home with everything on your wish list. Unless your...
When my son Dylan wasn't saying any words (or even copying sounds) at 17 months, we decided it was time to get him evaluated for Early Intervention. Dylan scored significantly low on his expressive language skills and qualified for...
I was gearing up for my son's fifth birthday party, and I was starting to stress. I typically start out excited to plan a party and full of elaborate ideas. But when the day finally arrives, I end up...
I started the tradition over a decade ago. I had moved to Boston from where I grew up in central New York and had my first taste of a more independent adult life outside the familiar shelter of a...
You launch yourself into my arms for our nightly bedtime hug, and I breathe the smell of your soft blonde hair against my face. It’s your last night as a 4-year-old. Tomorrow, we turn 5.
Yes, we. I’ll be 5...
Motivated by weekly episodes of "The Cosby Show," I planned — as a child — to become a doctor by the age of 30 and to promptly follow graduation with birthing six children. I came from a big family,...
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It's that time of year — we're ready to savor the sunny days with outdoor meals at our favorite family-friendly restaurants! If you're in...
