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hot chocolate from Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop in Boston

Where to Find the Best Cup of Hot Chocolate in Boston!

by Cheryl Mastrogiovanni on Mar 29, 2025 0

The cold weather is here! Whether you love it or simply endure it, this chilly season is with us for a while….

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…

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…

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…

Mother daughter at park. (best jeans for moms 2024)

Our Favorite Jeans for Moms This Fall

by Alejandra Sibemhart Roblin on Jun 4, 2025 0

Fall is here, and we’re embracing the seasonal shift to jeans, our favorite knits, and those classic boots. Finding the perfect jeans…

Making Yom Kippur Meaningful — for Our Children and Ourselves

by Lindsay Goldberg on Jun 4, 2025 0

Let’s face it — Yom Kippur is a hard day. As a mom, I’ve made it my goal to make Yom Kippur less grueling and more enjoyable, or at least meaningful.