Brewster in Bloom Parade The Brewster in Bloom celebrations mark the arrival of spring on Cape Cod, a time when our community comes together in joy and anticipation. From May 3-5, join us in celebrating throughout the town of Brewster with a parade, road race, craft show, and more! This festival, a tradition that started 38 years ago, is a testament to our community spirit and our shared excitement for the spring season! Brewster in Bloom Brewster Band Spring Concert Friday, May 3, 7 p.m. Be part of the community spirit that kicks off the Brewster in Bloom weekend with a spring concert. This f ..read more

Even though much of the weather in April has seemed more like winter, before long the calendar will turn to May. That means summer is coming! With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner,  if you haven’t started seriously thinking about ways to keep your kids water safe, then it is time to do so. As a mom of two young children who spend as many days as possible on the beach, I can speak from experience when I say setting up my kids with the right tools for water safety is always at the top of my mind.  Different Types of Swim Lessons Both of my girls—ages 2.5 and almost 6—have ..read more

Navigating the aftereffects of sexual assault can be a real challenge. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Moms, if you have had this experience, you may want to share this post with your partner. Sexual assault is one of the most personal offenses to a person’s being, and has made a mark on every generation. It wasn’t until the 1940s and 50s during the civil rights era that activists began to talk about it. The 1970s brought greater awareness and support for survivors, with the first rape crisis center opening in 1971. (For more on the history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, click he ..read more

This guest post compilation of library story times on Cape Cod was written and submitted by Veronica Hernandez Brown. We are grateful for her contribution! Before my daughter started preschool, we often visited our local libraries together. Not only did we usually have a great time, but I often felt that we both gained so much from it. For her, it was getting to practice her verbal, motor, and social skills. For me, it was a chance to get out of the house with my tiny human and practice my “new mom” role in a safe and welcoming space. As a librarian myself, I truly believe that bringing your ..read more

I married into a large family, and when we gather it’s usually at my in-laws’ home in Harwich. We’re always looking for walks to go on as a family. We have two grandparents, two aunts, two uncles, my husband and I, our two kids (ages 6 and 1), and occasionally, a dog. Last month, all of us (including the dog!) went for a nice walk for all ages at Sylvan Gardens in Chatham. About Sylvan Gardens Sylvan Gardens is one of our favorite spots for a family walk, especially when the daffodils are in bloom. A former nursery, the Sylvan family owned the gardens until 2004, when the Town of Chatha ..read more

My husband made a joke recently about me being an Uber driver because I had an AirPod in my ear all morning. What he didn’t realize was that I was five hours into a nine-hour audiobook, and I was loving it! I never expected audiobooks to be part of my motherhood journey. But I’m so glad I found them! Before kids In my pre-baby life, I was an English teacher. I attended a monthly book club with friends, and I loved visiting local libraries’ Express Read sections. I never made the leap to a Kindle or e-reader as I loved holding physical books in my hands. During Covid, I used my online library ..read more

Do you ever come home from “vacation” exhausted? In February, we took our family to Orlando. We stayed at a kid-friendly resort and took our oldest to Magic Kingdom for a day. For the most part, we had near-perfect weather (high 60s, low 70s with sunny days) and a convenient location. We were able to walk almost everywhere we needed to go, and we had family traveling with us who could help with the kids so that we could get an occasional break. But I learned that family trips are not the same thing as a vacation, and that it’s important to prepare accordingly. Now that we’re back, I can safely ..read more

Stony Brook Herring Run on Cape Cod Herring runs are filling to the gills with fish, which means it’s o-FISH-ally springtime on Cape Cod! Every spring, a miraculous and historical migration takes place. Thousands of herring swim from the ocean waters surrounding Cape Cod through tidal creeks to freshwater ponds to spawn. Like clockwork, the silvery bodies of these herring jump and fight up the fish ladders in early May. This migration takes a few weeks, and it is a magical sight to see. After laying their eggs, the herring return to the ocean, weary from their long journey. These fish make thi ..read more

Running is a cheap and accessible form of exercise, but in recent times many women struggle with feeling safe on the run. In February, 22-year-old nursing student Laken Hope Riley was murdered when she was out running on her college campus. In September 2022, mom Eliza Fletcher was killed while running early in the morning before her kids woke up. Stories like this are all too common, and women are more hesitant than ever to go out for their morning run. As the weather gets warmer and we find ourselves lacing up to get some fresh air, here are some tips for staying safe on the run. Tell Someo ..read more

Parenting is full of curveballs. Just when you think you’re hitting your stride there is a new obstacle. One of my biggest challenges has been navigating our son’s severe food allergies. When he was just eighteen months old, I entered the world of scratch tests, EpiPens, and lengthy grocery store visits. I experienced intense anxiety over what to feed my child and how to keep him safe. Almost five years later, I’m sharing tips for anyone new to or struggling with navigating severe food allergies in kids. Form a partnership with your child’s pediatrician A strong relationship with your child’s ..read more