Parenting

I am the first to admit I love the Christmas season. I am anxious to get the house decorated, a tree up, and cookies in the oven. I reflect on the past year, look at where I can give...

Welcome, New Parent, to your first meeting with the Professional Parent training facility. Many have come before you, many will come after. We here at Professional Parent want to make your transition from non-parent (NP) to professional parent (PP) as...

November is National Adoption Month across the country. It began as a week to raise awareness about adoption in Massachusetts in 1976, and then President Clinton expanded it to be the full month of November in 1995. Locally, we...

16+  years ago, I became a woman with a chronic illness. But just when I thought I had a little more control of my health, I became a mom with a chronic illness. I didn't think much of it...

My dad taught me my first lesson in personal finance before I even had a real job. He required that I save 60% of any income earned, even if that meant putting $3 of my $5 earnings for a couple hours...

Potty training can be a daunting task, so why don't we talk about how to accomplish it in as little time as possible? Sound good?! I thought so! So, I did a lot of research before trying it out...

It's hard to believe, but many schools are nearing the end of the first quarter. As an educator, I know how important it is for my daughter to take ownership over her grades, so I'm excited to ooze pride...

Fall brings with it magnificent foliage, pumpkin patches, and unfortunately, the beginning of stuffy nose season. My kids’ noses seem to start running as the leaves start falling in mid-October and finally dry up just as the daffodils peak...

As a mom of three, the last thing I ever want to think about is something happening to my babies. I don’t want them to ever feel pain – from being bullied to breaking a bone. And I especially...

My husband and I recently started using a budgeting system that espouses the philosophy of Priorities. The idea is that you have a set amount of money for a set amount of time (until you get paid again), therefore...