Mom Life

Sunny skies and warmer weather are here, a welcome change from the chill of winter. It also means more opportunities for outdoor adventures, such as a family hike! After hibernating all winter with inside games, lots of baking, and (way)...

Here's a little fact about me: I LOVE grocery shopping. It's fun with my kids, and it's even more fun when I'm shopping solo. There is something very therapeutic about it for me. Grocery budgeting, on the other hand,...

In fifth grade I had a good friend whose father was an ER doctor. She would regale us with gruesome stories from the hospital. I still keep all arms and legs inside the car after the one she told...

Sleep Deprived  Sleep. It’s something we all need and none of us get enough of. At my baby shower, I was prepped by friends for poopy diapers, mommy groups, and breastfeeding. I was told I wouldn’t sleep much in the...

Motherhood is a blink and you’ll miss the whirlwind of new experiences and milestones. Armed with dozens of baby manuals and regular meetings with my old friend Google, I have so far managed to navigate my way through the...

Are you still looking for the perfect fit for your child's early education and care this fall? Find a Bright Horizons center near you and come in for a visit! At Bright Horizons, we understand the importance of the...

When I was pregnant with my firstborn I hated being asked my due date. “Spring” was what we would say, which prompted puzzled expressions and sometimes a flurry of questions. However, making it to Spring, to that coveted 32...

The alarm goes off at 5am, and I really did not need the alarm because I did not sleep much anyway... over the summer my daughter had something on her face that looked like a bug bite.  We put...

From the moment I walked in until the moment I left, I felt so comfortable with every step of my first experience at Capital Laser. Sue, the director and most experienced Laser Specialist you will ever meet, went above...

I joined the club no one wants to be a part of 4 years ago, the club of women who lost their mothers too soon. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s always too soon to lose your mom and...

I haven't lived in the same state as my mom for the past seven years, and it has been rare for me to be with her on Mother's Day. However, being apart does not mean that I cannot celebrate...

What does Mom want for Mother's Day? Likely, the answer is simple: a happy family. But if you're scrambling for a gift idea, here are a few suggestions that may put a smile on Mom's face—and on yours! 1. For...

  Reading books and pretend play is a magical part of our children's lives. Each night we read our children stories and introduce them to magical kingdoms, clever princes and princesses, and dangerous obstacles to overcome - Adventures in Wonderland...

Today marks World Maternal Mental Health Day. Started in 2016, World Maternal Mental Health day was started by an international team of clinicians, researchers, advocates, and survivors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS) to bring much-needed attention to...