How I Became Grateful for My Infertility and Surrogacy Story
People struggling with infertility don’t often share their trials with the world. When using a gestational surrogate, there’s little choice. Without a…
What I Really Want for Mother’s Day
The other day, my 3-year-old daughter wanted to crawl into my lap so we could “talk.” I was trying to get dinner…
Don’t Incarcerate Me :: The Upsides of Free-Range Parenting
By today’s standards, my parents should be incarcerated. Starting in third grade — at 8 years old — my parents let me…
Stress Relief for Moms — 5 Tips for Any Parent to Try!
April is Stress Awareness Month. I don’t know about you, but I am pretty aware of my stress! I have a toddler who…
We Are All Boston Strong
The city of Boston is steeped in history, culture, beauty, and pride. This may be most evident in the love of our…
When Zumba Is Much More Than Zumba
Those who know me know that Sunday mornings are sacred. No, it is not because we go to church. It is because…
8 Ways My Toddler Is Like My Drunk Best Friend
We’ve all had that friend. You know the one. She can’t handle a few cocktails. She gets silly and sloppy after two…
10 Reasons Why Being a Boston Transplant Is Wicked Awesome
I’m new here. And since moving to Boston last year, I have been inspired by how incredible this city really is. Here…
How to Pick Up a Mom Friend
I need mom friends. Not just any mom friends, but ones that have a kid the same age as mine and live…