child showing watercolor painting (what to do with child's artwork)

What Do I Do With All This Artwork?!

by Krystal Avila on Jun 4, 2025 0

“Mom, look what I made!” is a common exclamation in my home. As a mom of three boys who love finger painting,…

The Druzy Rose boutique in Chelmsford (Boston clothing boutiques and shops owned and run by moms)

Favorite Mom-Owned Clothing Boutiques in Boston!

by Marianna Pease on Jun 4, 2025 0

We all know the importance of shopping independent and local — and we especially love supporting woman-owned businesses in our communities. But…

variety of holiday pies from allergy-safe bakeries

Holidays and Food Allergies :: Boston’s 6 Best Allergy-Friendly Bakeries

by Katie Biddle on Jun 4, 2025 0

There is something truly magical about gathering around the table with family and friends to share a meal. Of course, these holiday meals can also be a source of stress, especially if you are the one hosting. If you are welcoming holiday guests into your home this year, chances are at least one of your friends or family members will have some food allergies. How can you make sure everyone feels welcome at your table… without also stressing yourself out?

holiday Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City (NYC with kids for the holidays)

New York City for the Holidays — With Kids!

by Allison Margolies on Jun 4, 2025 0

There is never a bad time to take kids to New York City — but things are especially magical during the holidays….

latte art (coffee shops in Boston)

The Best Independent Coffee Shops in Boston

by Nancy LeBosquain on Jun 4, 2025 0

When we moved into our first house, we had no furniture and owned none of our own appliances — other than our…

Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton by the Trustees (family activities near Boston over Thanksgiving)

Thanksgiving Weekend Family Fun in Boston

by Michelle Mady on Jun 4, 2025 0

Thanksgiving can be a wonderful time to get together with family and loved ones. So many wonderful traditions abound, but keeping kids…

woman sitting on a mountain top (single moms need a break)

Dear Single Mom: Even Superheroes Need a Break

by Sara Noone on Jun 4, 2025 0

I love being a mom, and my love for my son knows no bounds. This role fills me with an incredible amount…

children at daycare (drop-in and backup child care in Boston)

Guide to Backup and Drop-In Child Care in Greater Boston

by Emily Fahle on Mar 30, 2025 0

Here at Boston Moms Blog, we know how tricky it is to find spontaneous childcare. So we put together this guide of childcare providers that offer “drop-in” hours for parents. Each childcare provider has different specifications, costs, and options, but all offer flexible, drop-in childcare for your daytime coverage needs!

sad teen sitting on a bed holding a phone (teenager stress)

The Teens Are Stressed and They’re Burning Out — and the Adults Aren’t Helping

by Brittany Kooienga on Jun 4, 2025 0

Parents are stressed to the point of crisis. Over the summer the surgeon general issued an advisory on parental stress in the…