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It Takes A Village, But There Is No Village. So What Do We Do?
We’ve all heard and used the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” We have all probably joked about the…
I Didn’t Expect My Friendships to Be Affected by a Pandemic
Back in March, when we were asked to stay home because of this “novel” coronavirus situation, most of us had no idea…
Hearing Loss and Mask Wearing :: A Unique COVID Challenge
It was a typical Sunday morning at Market Basket, our favorite local grocery chain, and I was standing at the checkout line…
No Indictment, No Surprise :: Thoughts from a Black Mom
It’s really exhausting to be Black in America. Maybe you’ve heard that before; you’ve probably seen it recently. But if you’re not…
Low-Cost Internet Options :: Resources for Parents
Recently, a photo of two children sitting outside a California Taco Bell to use the restaurant’s WiFi drew attention to the…
Lowell: There’s STILL a Lot to Like
My family loves living in Lowell. If you only know a few things about Lowell, you might think that’s odd. But my…
To All Moms Right Now: It’s OK to Ask for Help
Let’s see if this sounds familiar to any of you moms… Last year I was at the airport, flying solo with my…
Old Fashioned Field Day :: Games for the Whole Family!
After another day of hearing “I’m bored” one too many times, I sat down to brainstorm. And I recalled my mom telling…
Avoiding the Comments Section Trap
I have come to the conclusion that I am far too sensitive for Facebook. Sometimes it’s a passive-aggressive meme suggesting I am…