My COVID-19 Silver Linings
It’s an understatement to say that these are trying times for parents. Our kids are out of school. Suddenly we’re parents, teachers,…
Let’s Debunk Date Night :: Tips for At-Home Time with Your Spouse
Before my son was born, my husband and I loved to work out at the gym together in the evening and then…
A Note to My (Other) Kids During Social Distancing
Long before I had my children, I had “my kids” — aka, my students. While giving birth and raising my girls is…
There Is No Playbook
They were taking it hour by hour, trying to figure out what the next move was that would keep us safe. Now I know what they must have felt. And while I don’t have a pandemic playbook, I do have the knowledge that if I take each step with my children’s safety and wellness in mind, I’ll be doing the best I can.
Meet a Boston Mom :: Juli McDonald, WBZ
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. Today’s feature highlights Juli McDonald, local mom and news reporter!
Thriving with Routine :: Tips for Maintaining a Family Schedule
Our daily routine has helped us maintain a sense of structure. I’m teaching my kiddos about responsibility and the importance of a daily routine, but also about flexibility and the element of surprise. As long as we’re getting our daily chores done (make the beds, clean up, brush our teeth), there’s always room for spontaneity and fun!
Confessions of a Homeschool Flop
On nice days, I shoo the children out the door. The dog digs holes. The children fall into the holes. The kids don’t come inside until they are covered in more dirt than the ground itself. They’re practically feral. There have been approximately two nice days.
Community Feature :: Rustic Marlin Offers Signs of Hope
Rustic Marlin founders Melanie and Brian O’Neil started their business in their garage in 2012 and now employ a talented team of over 30 designers, artists, and craftsmen. Their business, like most small businesses, has seen the immediate effects of the economic downturn associated with COVID-19. However, instead of hanging their heads in defeat, Melanie and Brian got creative.
It Is Better to Be Defined by Our Kindness than Our Fear
We are better than this, my friends. Fellow moms, we are used to loving selflessly, giving when we don’t think we have anything left, and caring even when we don’t want to. Now is the time for us to lead. Not (just) by how well prepared we are or how well we protect our own families (although both are important), but by how we love our neighbors.
