From the moment our kids are born, they have milestones they are supposed to achieve. Of course, the internet is jam-packed with articles about when babies are supposed to roll, sit up, and babble. Or when toddlers are supposed...
Adding "yet" to our thoughts can take us from feeling free to stuck. This simple word changes our idea of what being free to believe in someday is. Free to take those baby steps and know they will take...
I absolutely love Montessori for babies. I'm not rigid about following every single recommendation for Montessori, but following the spirit of Montessori has made me a more confident, curious parent.
One of the biggest critiques I get about Montessori is...
Toddlers have a lot going on as they try to navigate the world. Creating boundaries is important to help teach them self-discipline, keep them safe and healthy, and can help with coping.
In regards to sleep, boundaries are important to...
With a 5-year-old, 2-year-old, and 8-month-old running around our house, there is rarely a moment in our day that someone isn’t talking, laughing, screaming, or yelling. Being mindful in the midst of constant stimulation is incredibly hard. Even when...
When I was pregnant with my first baby, a friend sent me her registry recommendations. I scanned the thorough list and realized there wasn't a crib on it. She told me they'd chosen not to use a crib for...
A lot of parents have reported that their once perfect sleepers starting exhibiting difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep back in the spring. Many felt that as the "chaos" died down and things went back to normal that sleep...
Just Us Two
A poem from the heart of a toddler mom
Time is moving too fast.
Time is moving too slow.
I hold you and beg you to stay this small.
I close my eyes and imagine the person you’ll be.
The same little...
Picture this. Puffy snowflakes are swirling down from the sky. The sun is gleaming off of the crisp white snowbanks. You can hear the whistling of a gentle, chilly breeze out your windows. There is no better time to...
The most wonderful journey my husband and I have ever experienced began when our son was born. However, when our little one was diagnosed with plagiocephaly, commonly known as flat-head syndrome, it brought a whirlwind of tough emotions and...
In + Around Central Mass
Private Shopping Night at Flock & Flourish
Our next Mom's Night Out event is here!
Are you looking for a low-pressure way to meet other local moms?
Join us for a private shopping...
