Do Something Epic With Your Kids (Or What I Learned by Reading Harry Potter to My Daughter)
Recently, a few days before my daughter’s ninth birthday, we finished reading the final book in the ‘Harry Potter’ series. And in the process, we learned a lot. More than just about thestrals and hippogriffs. I’m talking about the kind of stuff one learns when they embark upon an epic project over days, months, or even years. Think a large-scale LEGO creation, a 2,000 piece puzzle, or a fitness chart tracking one-mile runs with an end goal of 100.
The Last Day I Will Ever Cry in a Parking Lot
And then there’s the ‘mom guilt’ I am so tired of. I feel guilty I don’t play with my kids enough, guilty they have too much screen time, guilty I made them chicken fingers twice in last week for dinner and a frozen pizza once. I just want five minutes of not being needed. I want to go to the bathroom without an audience. And then I feel awful that I have mom guilt. It’s so confusing, and raw, and overwhelming.
9 Things I’ve Learned From Going Back to Work After a Baby
Recently, I was asked to speak on a panel about going back to work after having a baby. Having done this twice, I am definitely no expert, but I can speak about what worked for me. Here are nine things I’ve learned (or wish I’d known) based on a predictable weekday schedule.
2019 Guide to Boston-Area Camps
As busy moms ourselves, we know that finding summer camps in and around Boston is on the top of many moms’ lists of things to figure out. While we long for the lazy days of summer, we also know there are childcare and entertainment needs week after week. We hope this guide to summer camps in and around the Boston area provides the insight you need to plan a fun and stress-free summer.
Take YOURSELF Out on a Date :: 20 Creative Date Ideas for 1
I deserve to take myself out on a date once in a while, and so do you! Here are 20 creative date ideas to maximize your fun or relaxation, depending on your goals.
My 11-Year Age Gap Relationship :: Does It Matter?
I know there may be a time down the line when our decade-plus age gap could lead to heartache for me. However, we have a whole wonderful life to live together now, and I refuse to spend a minute of my time on the pointless emotion of worry. He is truly my soulmate — who cares if he is old?
Why I’ll Always Take the T When I Go Into Boston With My Kids
When you take the T, you begin to understand Boston a little bit better — the accents, the layout of the city, the attitudes (good and bad!), and the overall culture. To a transplant, these things are pretty interesting. I mean, let’s be honest… we are still amazed with the accent.
We Tried Natural Gender Selection
Thank goodness for the internet, which has a ton of information about gender selection! (Note that this is just for fun, and not based on credible science.) The general theory of natural gender selection is that male sperm are faster than female sperm but also more fragile. So you’ve got to give them their best chance at getting to the egg. There are a few ways to do this:
Trying to Like Winter in Boston
I’ve been told I need to start liking winter in Boston, if not for me, then for my kids. I really do owe it to them to try to like winter. And, honestly, I’m getting tired of feeling trapped indoors.
