Elementary School
My Kid Is Not On the Honor Roll — and I Am Proud
It’s that time of year again. School graduations and parent-teacher conferences and awards ceremonies occur, and suddenly social media is flooded with…
Kindergarten Didn’t Change Everything
September 1, 2023. That was the day my life was supposed to change. I would graduate from being the mom of young…
Pop Quiz! 5 Questions to Ask at Your Next Parent-Teacher Conference
Pop quiz! It’s that time of year again — when we squish our adult bodies into tiny kid chairs and sit across…
10 Tips to Get Your Middle Schooler Reading
Life with a middle schooler is busy! Between school, sports, friends, activities, and the pull of screens, it can feel impossible to…
You’re Not Alone | Boston-Area Resources to Support Grieving Children and Families
When my husband died, I made a few promises to myself. I promised I would not hide my grief, and I promised…
Bring On the Tooth Fairy :: 7 Tips for Making It Fun Without Breaking the Bank
I’m on the verge of taking on a new title… tooth fairy! My niece lost her first tooth while at a sleepover…
Weeknight Family Fun | Quick and Easy Tips for Family Bonding With Older Kids
For my busy family, the evenings are full of afterschool activities, practices, homework, showers, then straight to bed. Add in teens and…
Veto “How Was Your Day?” Better Questions to Ask Your Kids After School
As parents, we get asked a lot of questions. Somehow, kids can turn even saying “Mom” or “Dad” into a question. And…
“The Rabbit Listened” and Other Children’s Books for a Grieving Child
When my husband unexpectedly died, our son was about to turn 2 years old. I had worked with kids and adults as…
