We Celebrate Both :: The Story of an Interfaith Family
On the day after Thanksgiving, we put up our holiday decorations. A wreath made of colored balls in the shape of a…
20 Holiday Traditions for Single Parents to Try This Season
My first Christmas with my daughter was also my first Christmas as a single mother. A friend kindly suggested to me that…
Making the Most of Your Boston Maternity Leave
About to have a baby? Congrats! Live in the Boston area? Congrats again! As it happens, you’re in a great place to…
Dear Mom… What Your High Schooler Wishes You Knew
I have been teaching high school for more than 20 years. I started way back in the early 2000s, before technology was…
A Road Trip to Bridgeport, CT :: What to Do, Where to Eat, and Where to Stay!
Let’s go to Bridgeport! My daughter and I recently embarked on a 48-hour “girls weekend” to the coastal city of Bridgeport, Connecticut….
How to Keep the Christmas Magic Alive With Older Kids
This year, my kids have Christmas lists filled with expensive electronics, makeup, and sneakers. They’re 11 and 13 now, and I miss…
Deciding Who Santa Is :: It’s Magical and It’s Nuanced
As a child, I didn’t think much about who Santa was. I didn’t spend a lot of time considering how he might…
Classic Holiday Movies for Your Family Movie Nights!
My husband and I grew up with different Christmas traditions, but we’ve combined them to get the best of both worlds —…
Gluten Free Delights in Boston You Can’t Miss
Hi all! My name is Calli McPherson, and I am a mom of a 6- and 4-year-old boy and I have Celiac…
