Being a good mom involves more than just taking care of the kids. It’s about creating a nurturing environment where emotions can be expressed, issues can be resolved, and happiness prevails. This is no easy task, especially with the everyday stresses of life. That’s why maintaining strong and healthy marriages and relationships is crucial for moms.
My daughter is about to turn 6. She loves My Little Pony, going to Red Sox games, having mommy paint her nails with sparkles, playing in splash pads, yoga, and dresses that spin. It's a delicious age of growing...
First comes love, then comes marriage, then come the parents with the baby carriage. Or not.
My journey to parenthood was, by most accounts, fairly typical, relatively easy, and nothing to write home about (although to be fair, I did write...
I always thought I would be such an open and accepting parent. Parenting takes a lot of understanding and compassion, and I felt really ready to support my children in any possible way. Maybe I didn’t have all the...
2020 was a big year for personal growth for me, primarily because COVID forced it. It was a year in which boundaries became necessary — for both comfort levels and safety precautions. It was a time in which the...
Sitting with a group of adult students that I teach, I showed them a list of questions from the NY Times, guaranteed to make anyone fall in love. We weren’t aiming for love, but rather, group bonding and a...
'Tis the season for resolutions, often around organizing and healthy living (two of my favorite topics!). This year for me is about taking care of myself and connecting with people I love. I also want to work hard to...
If you know me, you know I'm a happy gal. I love smiling, just like Will Ferrell in "Elf." Because the truth is, I do feel like a room without a roof, because I really actually am happy —...
The third day of my third daughter's life was the hardest of mine.
It started with a ringing. My dad's phone. I heard it on the baby monitor, and I heard my dad's strangled voice: "What?!" And my heart stopped.
I...
My parents are 73 years old. My in-laws are 69 and 70. I am fortunate to have all four of these wonderful people in my life — and healthy. To be honest, I had not yet started to give...
Remember dating? Yeah, me neither. I have many friends who have set up very regular date nights with their spouses (good for them!), but that's not a luxury my husband and I enjoy. Last year we resolved to have...
Moms don’t get the recognition they deserve! As a business run BY local moms FOR local moms, Boston Moms is excited to showcase the hard work local moms are doing — both at home and in their professions.
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Who else looks forward to the holiday season every year, completely forgetting the push and pull that comes with being a mom?
Who else gets excited about all the "free" time that comes with time off work and the kids...
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TV Shows for Kids That Won’t Drive You Crazy!
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