. When my husband and I started thinking about having kids, how to feed them wasn't  something I gave much thought to. When we got pregnant with our daughter, I started doing research about feeding babies and it was...
As parents, we naturally worry a lot about our children's development. What if I told you, as a pediatric physical therapist, that there are a few things that get a "bad rap" that you DON'T have to worry about...
An abundance of growing research is showing the favorable impact optimism has on our happiness, physical health, and even our lifespan. There is no shortage of stress on children today. Therefore, having our kids learn to be optimistic offers...
In our house, mealtime can be a stressful process—both choosing what to eat and eating in a reasonable amount of time. This is especially true when it comes to planning something that my 5-year-old will eat during a very...
Maybe your new baby skipped the newborn size, or you have extra formula that you didn't use? Maybe your six-year-old outgrew their unicorn phase quickly and you have a sparkly snow suit that was barely worn? Donating baby and...
The fourth trimester can be a challenging time full of many complex physical and emotional needs for moms. I found my first postpartum experience to be particularly isolating because I was a new mom and had just relocated to...
Tomorrow marks my twins' first birthday, which means that it's also been a year surviving having three kids three and under. Tonight, my husband and I reminisced in our kitchen, drinking my favorite sparkling wine while I made banana cakes...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, the holidays are almost here and if you’re anything like me, you are definitely feeling the pressure to find the perfect gifts (this happens to me every year!). Considering how many...
Every mom can relate to the knee-jerk refrain, "I'm so busy!" when asked how they're doing. Your to-do lists are endless. The voice inside your head nagging you to do 'just one more' task before collapsing into bed. You're...
Libraries on Cape Cod are so much more than books or a rainy-day location to read! On Cape Cod, our library system is called CLAMS. You don’t need to be a Cape Cod resident to get a free library card,...