Depression. Anxiety. Postpartum depression.
At one time or another, each of these diagnoses had a home in my medical records. I've been in some pretty dark places throughout my life — so dark that bailing out seemed like a viable...
"Mom, can I have ukulele lessons?"
I nearly spit out my coffee when my daughter, barely 5 years old, snuck up behind me and made this request.
"Honey, between swimming, dance, and choir, you already have so much going on. You...
Thinking about using a doula for your next childbirth experience? Check out the Boston Moms Blog guide to doulas in Boston!
Do you find your mother-in-law hard to abide? Does she rub you the wrong way sometimes? Step on your toes?
Or, maybe, you get along great! She respects boundaries, is the right amount of involved in your life, and really...
So you've decided to sleep train. Well done! You made a decision! Hooray for you.
I'm guessing you've spent about all of your mental energy on this — you've read all about cortisol and how French babies just magically learn...
Food.
Bring all the food when a new baby is born. After my babies were born, I found it was hard to pull together breakfast, lunch, and healthy (ish) snacks. Dinner was a tiny bit easier, because my husband was usually home...
I never thought I'd be much of a gardener. I don't particularly like getting dirty, and I have an actual phobia of worms. Growing up, I'd ask my mom to let me use a plot of earth as my...
One morning as I was getting my kids ready for the day, my 4-year-old was running amok and jumping on his bed. I said something to the effect of, "Don't jump on the bed," but let's be honest, I...
Are you readying your little one (and yourself) for potty training? Do you find yourself overly nervous, procrastinating, or unsure if there will be a failure to launch? I’m here to tell my fellow mamas that while there could...
When you think of spring, what comes to mind? For me, it's rain showers and daffodils, brisk walks and sunny days that hint at summer, spring cleaning and an opportunity for a refresh. The idea of a spring refresh...
It was about a year ago that I believe I was the worst version of myself. As a mother, as a person. I had just moved to this wonderful city of ours and was staying home alone with our...
Pre-kids, my husband and I traveled a lot, and with our compasses always set toward adventure. We honeymooned in Thailand with only carry-on backpacks. Hiked the Inca Trail and camped along the Amazon in Peru. Explored Costa Rica with...
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Celebrating Mother’s Day in Boston
Mother’s Day is right around the corner on Sunday, May 12! Looking for a fun way to spend the day with your family? Check...
