Posts by Kristin Smith
What Boston-area towns do we offer overnight care in?
Those would be Acton, Attleboro, Belmont, Bolton, Boston, Boxboro, Brookline, Cambridge, Carlisle, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, Grafton, Groton, Holden, Jamaica Plain, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton,  Maynard, Medford, Natick, Needham, Newton, North Andover,  Sommerville, South Hadley, Sudbury, Wakefield, Waltham, Wellesley,  Weston and Wrentham.
Read More"The entire infant industry is based on fear"
Initially Googling around the idea of baby toys, we navigated down a few rabbit holes and came to this article, thinking we might groan out loud because it was another attempt to classify millennials as one group of people with exactly all the same beliefs and aspirations (which isn’t possible — not every Boomer was…
Read MoreScared about being a new parent? Some resources.
It terrifies everyone, so I wanted to put together a quick post on the topic. You can’t cover the fears of impending parenthood in a single blog — there are entire sections of bookstores about the topic — but I came across a good resource recently. It’s worth a share.
Read MoreSome of the best pumpkin-themed recipes for fall
Summer held on for a while, but now it appears fall is coming (or here). Pumpkin is everywhere. You know the drill. In fact, did you know there’s Pumpkin Spice Bud Light? Just threw up a little. If you want to fit in with the pumpkin vibe, here are some good recipes to consider.
Read MoreWhat documents does a new parent need?
Great article here on The Washington Post about this topic. With so much going on as a new parent, the forms and logistics can often slide to the back of your mind. No bueno.
Read MoreThe Newborn's 10 Commandments
There are probably over a million articles, books, videos, podcasts, research, and pieces of friend advice you can get on becoming a new parent. Heck, I just went on Google News and found articles ranging from “How To Deal With Becoming A New Parent” to “Six Financial Considerations For New Parents” to “The Best Gifts For New…
Read MoreBoston house cleaning recommendation: Tremendous Maid
Tremendous Maid is great if you have newborns (or really children of any age) and can’t muster up the energy to clean your own house consistently. (Not judging, we’ve all been there.) They have 27+ years combined cleaning experience in 5-star hotels including The Breakers in Palm Beach, W, Sheraton, Marriott Hotels and more. Some…
Read MoreNeed a Boston interior designer as a baby arrives? Two ideas.
I’ve worked with some couples who want to redo their space when a new baby (or a second/third baby) arrives. They often turn to interior designers because, well, wouldn’t that be their specialty? Over the years, I’ve seen two good ones rise up, especially if your focus is on re-organizing space for young ones:
Read MoreRecommendation: Parent Solutions
Do you ever get confused by all the different parenting advice out there — especially since much of it seems to contradict each other? Is your ultimate goal to deepen a loving connection with your child? I’ve got a potential recommendation for you: Parent Solutions. It’s run by my friend Beth.
Read MoreThinking about pregnancy or postpartum workouts in Boston?
We got you covered.
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