After 6 years of being a “volunteer extraordinaire,” I’ve found myself with some great tips for parents who want to become actively involved in their child’s school. Schools often have a PTA or PTO: a non-profit that helps support teachers and experiences for students who might otherwise miss out on valuable opportunities. These non-profits are […] The post Fundraising Events: A Volunteer’s Guide appeared first on Seacoast Moms ..read more

I distinctly remember laying in my bed when I was in the thick of my infertility journey and seeing the first photos of the Chamber of Mothers pop up on my Instagram feed. The founding mothers had their arms linked, firmly planted on the lawn of the United States Capitol. Each of them carrying a […] The post Uniting Mothers as Advocates appeared first on Seacoast Moms ..read more

When I turned 42, it felt like the wheels were falling off. After surviving the shutdown and navigating endless post-Covid infection issues, I found myself continuing to struggle. I haven’t slept well in years, so I figured this explained many of the symptoms I was experiencing: night sweats, brain fog, irritability, weight gain (especially around […] The post Maybe I’m Losing It: Maybe it’s Perimenopause appeared first on Seacoast Moms ..read more

Did feelings surface for you as you read this title? Trust me, I get it. Who wants to admit that grief is a major component of parenting? Not me! However, when I was able to accept this as reality, I felt free to love all aspects of the journey. They say that the only constant […] The post Grief is a Constant in Parenting appeared first on Seacoast Moms ..read more

My oldest is seven-and-a-half years old, and I’m still struggling with postpartum weight loss. I breastfed both my children, which resulted in almost immediate weight loss in the period after birth. This made complete sense, because I was burning a lot of calories feeding my babies. However, with both kids, I kept eating like I […] The post Postpartum Weight Loss: A Continued Struggle appeared first on Seacoast Moms ..read more

There is one simple and lovely reason we celebrate Mother’s Day: to pay tribute to mothers. But like many things associated with mothering, it can be complicated! Do you usually enjoy Mother’s Day? Are you sometimes disappointed or is the day filled with conflict? Maybe you’re not interested in celebrating at all, which is also […] The post All You Want For Mother’s Day: Ideas to Make it Your Own appeared first on Seacoast Moms ..read more

The most meaningful gifts from my sons are ones I knew they did themselves – thought of, paid for, or created. This means inexpensive gifts and simple ones. My home office is a shrine of Mother’s Days, birthdays and Christmases years gone by. FYI, None of these long-time displayed items likely cost my sons more […] The post Ten Inexpensive Gifts for Mother’s Day appeared first on Seacoast Moms ..read more

Hello, and Happy Mother’s Day!  I’m Caitlin Piper – a local mother of three, teacher, vocalist, and singer-songwriter. It is an absolute pleasure to collaborate with Seacoast Moms to bring you thoughtfully curated family-friendly, creative and fun themed playlists to serve as your soundtrack for car rides, dinner cooking, celebrations and beyond! Music is my […] The post Mother’s Day Playlist appeared first on Seacoast Moms ..read more

It’s a daunting task to try out a new trail with a stroller. Questions fly through your head: Will it be accessible the entire way? Am I going to have to turn around? How long is this? Never fear! I’ve picked out five stroller friendly trails on the Seacoast. These outing will get you and […] The post 5 Stroller Friendly Trails on the Seacoast appeared first on Seacoast Moms ..read more

Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 is upon us.   So, there’s no better time to get creative with your kid(s) and craft the ultimate expression of gratitude for your favorite educator.  Now I’m not talking about raiding your Pinterest boards and rushing to scrap something together in the eleventh hour (although, let’s be honest, we’ve all been […] The post Teacher Appreciation Week 2024: 5 Ways to Show Gratitude appeared first on Seacoast Moms ..read more