Getting Off the Birthday Factory Bandwagon
What’s a mom to do? Kindergarten has introduced a whole new level of birthday complexity into the mix. A worrying trend has…
23 Reasons to Take a Disney Cruise With Your Family
Our whole family had an amazing time and would cruise again in a heartbeat. I’m worried the Disney Cruise has officially ruined us for any other cruise!
Postpartum Anxiety :: The Other Disorder
It was December, and my daughter was a happy 5-month-old. I had this new mom thing down, for the most part. Breastfeeding…
13 Reasons Why It’s Great Having a Teen in the House
My daughter just turned 13. From everything I’ve heard about what it’s like to parent a teenager, you’d think I’d be running…
The Birthday Dinner :: 4 MetroWest Restaurants to Celebrate Your Child’s Big Day
In my family, birthdays were always a big deal. We celebrated for weeks leading up to it, and certainly the week of…
Nielsen Lab :: That Time I Got Paid to Watch a Commercial
I recently did a consumer neuroscience study at Nielsen Lab in Boston. It was easy, quick, fun, and interesting — and it…
Savoring the Innocence of Childhood
I hope to preserve this innocence of childhood as long as possible — and to keep remembering to share laughs with my kids through it all!
Setting Healthy Boundaries Around Food
Parents want their kids to eat well. Great intention, challenging mission. Busier-than-ever schedules and unlimited food choices — including highly palatable, kid-appealing…
Help Me, I’m Leaking :: In-Hospital Postpartum Tips for a Better Recovery
I sit here typing this, 38 weeks pregnant with my third child, munching on two servings of Trader Joe’s mini chicken tacos…
