Posts by Kristin Smith
What can little ones do with their older siblings on a school vacation week?
I’d love to hear your ideas, either on Facebook/Instagram or in the comments here, but here are a few of our ideas:
Read MoreIs motherhood depicted accurately on Instagram?
You may have heard the story recently about Jade Roper Tolbert, former Bachelor in Paradise star and mommy to 5-month-old Emerson. She did a paid Instagram post partnership with bra maker ThirdLove, and this was the resulting photo: It should be noted that (a) this is an ad, and (b) the goal is ultimately to sell…
Read MoreA quick guide to the back half of February in Boston
We’re almost at the halfway mark of February. What activities should your family be considering for the next 15 or so days? With an assist from Boston Mamas, we got you covered.
Read MoreUnderstanding sleep deprivation as a new mom
As a new mother, your body needs sleep, just as much as it needs air and food. Sufficient sleep is vital part of postpartum healing and maintaining your milk supply. Proper rest will allow you the energy you need to nurture your baby to the fullest, maintain a healthy relationship with your partner, and transform…
Read MoreA-Z Guide for Postpartum Wellness
It takes nine months to grow a baby and prepare for birth. You’ve researched pediatricians, strollers and asked your provider dozens of questions about your pregnancy. Soon your baby will be here and planning for your “fourth trimester” is essential to postpartum recovery.
Read MoreBoston Valentine's Day 2018: Where should you go?
Writing this post on February 1 (wow, about 9% of the year is already over) and figured it was time to turn some attention to Valentine’s Day — two weeks from yesterday. Boston Valentine’s Day 2018! Where should you be headed?
Read MoreThe challenges of being a single dad
Single parenting is tough no matter your situation, but raising kids as a single dad has a whole set of problems in itself. The number of single father homes has risen substantially since the 1960s and continues to gain ground. But despite greater social acceptance, solo dads still struggle with issues such as:
Read MoreWhy is it more likely for babies to arrive in September?
We’ve heard two jokes on clustered baby due dates from our clients: November (9 months after Valentine’s Day) 9 months after dad’s birthday (ha) But now there’s new research indicating that September might be the most logical time for us to see more babies. Before we get into the why, let’s set up the methodology.
Read MoreWhat’s special about our Night Nurses?
There are many benefits of using an agency when finding the right night nurse or baby nurse. It’s one-stop shopping. We handle the dirty work. We call the references and do the background checks. All you have to do is fill out a registration form and meet with the Nightingale that is matched to you. We…
Read MoreA movie about "the mom bubble"
It stars Charlize Theron and is out on April 20th. It’s called Tully.
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