Lifestyle
4 Helpful Tips for First-Time ADHD Moms
Life with a toddler can be a roller coaster. And life with a toddler diagnosed with ADHD? That’s a whole different story. My son was diagnosed over two years ago, and there is SO much I would tell a first-timer who has a very young child suffering from ADHD. I always find it helpful to hear others’ motherhood experiences, so today I am sharing four tips for first-time ADHD moms of young children.
3 Tips From a Pharmacist’s Wife
Winter is coming, which means cough, cold, and stomach bug season is upon us parents. We all do the best we can to protect our kids from the worst of the germs, but despite all the hand scrubbing and avoiding shared food and drinks, your kids will get sick. As a pharmacist’s wife, I have learned a few useful tips and want to share the knowledge.
5 Things I Didn’t Know About Saving for College
When our first child was on the way, my husband and I started looking into saving for college for our baby. Yes, we started early. I was and still am daunted by the cost of college and how to save. As it turns out, figuring out the process isn’t so bad. Coming up with the money is the more challenging part!
Dear Blippi :: A Love Letter to My Toddler’s Favorite YouTube Personality
Blippi, you are welcome to stay for as long as Gabe will have you. With each new video you post, new words appear in my son’s vocabulary. You have been a bonus teacher to him, encouraging his growth in an engaging, toddler-appropriate way.
The 5 People You’ll Meet While Pushing a Grocery Store Car Cart
“Mommy, I want the car!” Those are the five most dreaded words any mom can hear when entering the grocery store. Here are the people you can expect to see when you’re lucky (or brave) enough to tackle the cute little car cart.
My 10 Biggest Gross-Out Moments as a Mom
They say parenting is not for the faint of heart, and it’s true. It’s hard to be a germaphobe and a mom simultaneously. And while my gross-out moments have occurred on the regular, I see it almost as my hazing process into the exclusive sorority of motherhood.
There’s Plenty to Do in November in Boston!
Here is a roundup of family-friendly activities to enjoy right after Halloween and before the holiday season. Let’s make the most of November in Boston!
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.
The Family Motto — and Why You Need One
I like the idea that my family can choose something that’s important to us and make it part of our fabric, our story. When you’ve heard a family motto said over and over, those are the words that pop into your head when faced with an obstacle or in the midst of a dark day. Those are the words that guide you on your path — or help you get back on it. When your family can’t be right there with you, their words are.
