A Few of My Favorite MetroWest Things
After living in Natick for years, I’ve scoured the MetroWest area and surrounding towns for places that make me feel like I’m still living in …
Lindsey Galvao
Saying Thank You :: The Gifts Teachers Really Want
I am wrapping up my eighth year as a history teacher, and I’m often asked by friends for gift suggestions to say thank you to …
Why We Don’t Make Our Daughter Give Hugs
Last Christmas, we took my daughter to a holiday event with Santa Claus. Being 4 years old, she’s pretty fascinated by the big man in …
My Daughter Wants Too Many Extracurricular Activities
“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 …
The Years Are Short
When I was pregnant with my oldest daughter, a co-worker gave me a piece of advice: “The days are long, the years are short,” he …
Modeling Civic Engagement for Our Children
The past few months have been an eye-opening experience for me in regards to the limited knowledge some adults and children in my community have …
What the First ‘Girl’ President Would Have Meant to My Girls
A few weeks ago, a police officer directed traffic at an event I attended with my daughters. When I rolled down my window, my oldest daughter …
Autumn Leaf Art :: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Fall is one of the best times of year in Boston. Between pumpkin patches, cider donuts, and the crisp morning air, there is so much to …
Our Bedtime Story :: Be Kind, Be Brave, Work Hard
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who knew she could be whatever she wanted to be. So one morning she woke up …