Before the summer vacation started, I had visions of what 3 months at home with a 3 year-old and 5 year-old would look like. Daily crafts, outdoor adventures, and baking nutritious snacks together — all achieved with no screen...
Imagine a place where you and your kids can savor delicious samples while shopping for fresh, nutritious foods and artisanal crafts from local vendors; all while walking around a vibrant atmosphere, listening to live music, and exploring a variety...
Remember back in the day, when our parents would give us blank stares and eye rolls when we used the latest slang? Well, now it’s our turn. Middle schoolers these days have their own unique language, and it can...
We’ve just returned from our second vacation as a family of three, and this time we were more prepared for just how different it feels to go away with a young child. This preparedness did not happen overnight. It...
I went skydiving—or, to put it more accurately, I voluntarily jumped out of a perfectly good plane. In early June, my 18-year-old son and I walked onto a small plane and strapped ourselves to two other human beings. Not...
If you're on the hunt for a new series to stream this summer, I’ve got three bingeworthy period pieces for you to consider. Opulent Palm Royale follows a former beauty pageant queen trying to break into Palm Beach society;...
I remember the first time I ever saw someone breastfeed. I had met up with a friend who had had her first baby a couple of months ago. We were sitting in a café chatting and her son suddenly...
As a teacher, I have the privilege of spending the summers at home with my kids. I learned from their infancy that our summers are much more enjoyable when I plan daily outings. Living on the Seacoast, it’s natural...
For many families, summer break can mean wrangling with a new set of screen time concerns.
Though it can be easier to keep kids outdoors and busy with camps and vacations, without the structure of a school schedule, it can...
One of the greatest benefits of parenthood is that children help us reconnect with joy in a way that most adults grow distant from over time. Sure, kids' nonstop creative energy can drain your entire life force from your...
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How Feast & Fettle Meal Delivery Service Saved Me
I can't believe it's time to go back to school. While I'm ready to stop being a cruise director for my kids, I'm overwhelmed...
