When I was pregnant with my oldest child, I got so many recommendations for all sorts of products. Everyone was a baby expert. You have to get a dock-a-tot, your baby will sleep through the night on day one....
"As women who were raised to act as if everything is fine while we're bleeding our guts out everywhere, we owe it to ourselves to perpetuate the self-care we slowly became aware of." - My Mom
Recently I was chatting...
I think a lot of parents will agree that at some point during parenthood, they have a period where they lose their sense of self. Where you feel you become “just” mom, dad, bubba, pare, or whatever your title...
Before my son was born, I was spontaneous, adventurous, and energetic (I'd like to think I still am all of these to some degree), but when I became a new parent my perspective on things completely changed. And, well,...
Caring for children is stressful even in the best of situations, but we’re hearing from parents that their stress levels right now are at their worst since the start of the pandemic. Feeling stressed or burned out does not...
If you’re a parent, chances are someone has said to you “It takes a village”. I used to instinctively roll my eyes at this every time I heard it. This is the oldest parenting cliche in the book and...
Recently, a close friend and I were talking about the loneliness in motherhood. We talked about how some of our friendships changed when we brought our babies home and how isolating it can feel in our sometimes mundane routines....
When I was a new mom, I joined a local mom's group. There is real sisterhood in sitting on the floor surrounded by other women who haven't showered and who accidentally wear their slippers out of the house. The...
Just two-and-a-half years ago, my son Henry was born. As a first time mom, I was figuring (and googling) things out as they happened - how much he should eat, how he would sleep, what his poop color meant...
As I approach the third trimester of my second pregnancy, I've been looking back at this journey with loving kindness for all my body is going through, how I look in the mirror and how I'm talking to myself.
But,...
In + Around Central Mass
Mom’s Night Out at Thirsty Robot Brewing Company
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 casual night...
