Health & Wellness
Got Behavior Problems? Try a Social Story
Whether kids have special needs or not, they occasionally need a clearer picture of what is expected in certain situations. A social story is a visual way to show them just that!
Syncing Up Schedules :: Boston-Area Classes for Siblings
Finding Boston-area classes that accommodate different age groups — or a facility that offers classes to different age groups at the same time — is no easy feat. Especially if your kids, like mine, are more than one or two years apart. But there are a few such gems out there, and with a bit of effort and ingenuity (and some diagramming of complex flowcharts), you, too, can sync up classes for your kids.
4 Reasons Gyms With Childcare Are a Parenting Necessity
I definitely need some ‘me’ time during the day — and working out while my son goes to the gym childcare has been my saving grace! Here is why joining a gym with childcare has been one of the best decisions I’ve made as a parent.
Dear Parents Hosting My Kids’ Playdates: Do You Keep Guns in the House?
It starts at home: One out of three homes with children have guns. And 80% of unintentional firearm deaths of children under 15 occur in a home.
When Siblings Can Babysit :: How to Know When They’re Ready
Having a child old enough to babysit is magical. But how can you be sure your older kids are ready to stay home alone — or begin babysitting for others?
5 Best Boutique Gyms in Boston
Boston — and Massachusetts in general — is often voted as one of the fittest and most health-conscious cities in the US….
More Than Running at the Boston Marathon
The post is written with warm thoughts and respect to those we lost and those whose lives were changed forever on April…
The Fat Mom’s Swan Song :: Thoughts Before My Weight-Loss Surgery
For as long as I can remember, I have been “the fat one.” The fat friend, the fat sister, the fat daughter, the…
Keeping Sports Safe :: 3 Questions To Ask Your Child’s Coach
Two recent sexual abuse scandals in youth sports have many parents wondering how they can ensure the same never happens to their…
