Most expectant moms will take some time preparing for the birth of their child,        whether that looks like reading a baby book, touring a hospital or taking a childbirth class. The number of choices can be overhwhelming… (Not to mention that some of those ‘fancier’ birthclasses may cost you a pretty penny.) […] The post 5 FREE Online Childbirth Classes appeared first on Providence Mom ..read more

The Ocean State is home to an awesome network of local libraries, offering a huge range of activities for kids and families to do together. Even better, any Rhode Island library cardholder can visit any library in the state to take advantage of their awesome free programs! (Did you know you can check out a […] The post Best Kid Friendly Libraries in Rhode Island appeared first on Providence Mom ..read more

In early parenthood when our children are small and vulnerable, our minds are often consumed with the task of keeping them safe. Yet, as all parents know, this instinct doesn’t end with their growing independence, and sadly neither do the risks to their safety. An often overlooked threat for our older children, or even to […] The post Human Trafficking: What Parents Need to Know appeared first on Providence Mom ..read more

The Shutdown It was the week of my birthday. I had just returned from a Dance Weekend with my Barn family,- a birthday gift from my husband who bravely stayed home with our kids. We had more plans to celebrate that Friday at the Mishnock Barn, but COVID had other plans….. Two weeks. “To flatten the […] The post A Mother’s Mental Health Journey appeared first on Providence Mom ..read more

Ok. Confession time. Deep breath. Here it goes… I’m having an affair. I’m cheating. . . on my son, with my daughter. Hear me out… For the first three years of his life, my son and I were about as close as close can be. I mean, sure, we had our ups and downs, but […] The post I’m in Love Triangle…with my kids! appeared first on Providence Mom ..read more

Getting outside during winter with kids can be tough. My first winter as a new mom was the now legendary New England winter of 2014-15. Snowfall records were broken across the region. It was piled so high that walking down the continuously shoveled streets was like walking through tunnels of ice. At the time, my […] The post Say NO to cabin fever! How to get kids outside this winter appeared first on Providence Mom ..read more

  I love everything about this season. Well, almost everything. Sharing food, laughter, and time with loved ones makes this season such a joyous time of year. One thing I could do without sharing, though, is the germs. Having a young family during this season is hard because inevitably, we all will get sick. Despite […] The post Mom’s Well Socked Medicine Cabinet: Must-Haves for Colds, Flu, & Covid with Kids appeared first on Providence Mom ..read more

Our New New Year’s Eve Tradition Since becoming a mom, I’ve always been in awe of young children who stay up (Or are even briefly woken up!) to ring in the new year.  I probably feel this way because: A) My husband and I can barely stay awake B) My kids get super cranky if […] The post Noon Year’s Eve: A Kid Friendly New Year’s Celebration appeared first on Providence Mom ..read more

New Year’s Eve and Chinese Food. This has been our tradition for as long as I can remember. When we were young my parents would take my sister and me. I don’t know why they wanted Chinese. We went to the local restuarant in Cranston. (It’s still my favorite). I always remember feeling so fancy and […] The post New Year’s Eve 2021: A Reflection appeared first on Providence Mom ..read more

Family traditions have a way of imprinting on you. With my dad’s side of the family we always (and continue to) celebrated on Christmas Eve. Some of my best memories were in that crowded in-law style apartment where my grandparents lived. It was the one day of the year that cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and […] The post Holiday Traditions: The good, the bad, and the pluckafus appeared first on Providence Mom ..read more