Posts by Kristin Smith
Parenting Challenges 101: The Red Thong
We’ve all had parenting challenges. Might as well blog about/discuss them, right?
Read MoreParenting Challenges 101: The Zip Ties
I’m blogging more in February because (a) it’s fun and (b) I realize a lot of parents, especially new parents, have concerns about “How well am I doing?” I work with parents all the time as a night nurse, so I try to alleviate some of those concerns on the site where I can. I…
Read MoreBest new parent date night spots in Boston area
Valentine’s Day is coming up soon-ish. Some couples aren’t really all about that (and to each their own). But if you had a child since last February, this could be your first V-Day as parents. Drop the kids somewhere — parents, friends, or you can even use our services — and consider a date night…
Read MoreWhat is the night nurse-baby relationship like?
Sometimes we get asked about the night nurse-baby relationship. We’re not the child’s (children’s) mother, so what exactly are we doing? Will the child grow closer with us than the real mom/dad? In short answer: no. We are really just here as a way to get the new parents some sleep and hopefully reduce some…
Read MorePreventing stress, and getting more sleep, as a new parent
It’s stressful not to sleep very much for a long period of time. Say, uh, 1 year or more. Stress is a major worry for people — Harvard Business Review recently wrote about it, and earlier in 2016, Forbes wrote an article about work and home stress. On average, the participants in the study referenced…
Read MoreWhat if hiring a night nanny makes you a better mom?
Oftentimes when parents of a newborn are considering a night nanny, there are a few different major issues they run through in the decision-making process. One is obviously going to be cost (you can learn about our rates here), and one is making sure the night nanny (nannies) are vetted so that you trust the…
Read MoreFamily-friendly holiday events in Boston 2016
Let’s talk about family-friendly holiday events in Boston. The holidays are a time where you should be spending a chunk of your free time with family. Maybe they live far away most of the year, but there’s a chance you’ll be around them during parts of December. If those interactions are taking place in Boston…
Read MoreFree Boston holiday activities for 2016
This is a cool time of year between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even with all the political divisiveness recently (not going down that road), it’s a time where people seem happier and more engaged. There are family gatherings, holiday parties, “you’ll shoot your eye out,” parades, and more. Boston and the greater Boston Metro has tons…
Read MoreOvercoming the stress of having a newborn
You know what’s a stressful word? Stress. Seems logical, of course, but stress is everywhere. It is an emotional concept that crosses every area of your life — work for sure, but also raising kids, being a spouse/partner, and even some of the “fun” stuff can become stressful. (Making money is supposed to be fun,…
Read MoreYour guide to baby's first Thanksgiving
Sheesh. Cannot — cannot even! — believe it’s already November. Where did the first 10 months of the year go? Oh right. For me, I was starting up a few different maternity businesses, raising my daughter, and buying a new house. So I guess it has been pretty busy. November can mean different things to…
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