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As moms, we are so passionate about our children, aren’t we? So passionate that we start to love things that we never thought we’d love.
For me, it’s dogs and soccer, and I’m on my way to liking skiing and pools. Full Story
Meeting the Cover Model
Q & A with Allie Cottrill, photographer of this month’s cover model, Nancy Kerrigan OF LYNNFIELD
What was it like meeting Nancy
Kerrigan?
She was super! She was warm and made me feel comfortable in her home. What stood out was that Nancy was incredibly loving and attentive to her little kids without being sugary. She’s not prissy with her kids. She’s like, “Come on guys, get your boots on!” Full Story
GUESTBOOK
Dear baystateparent,
As a photographer who loves taking pictures of her son, I had to share some photos. Each year, I set up a shoot before my son’s birthday. Since this year’s party is a circus theme, I made him a ring master costume to wear on his day. Full Story
Winners!
We post freebies weekly (and sometimes daily) at baystateparent.com and on our Facebook page (search “baystateparent Magazine”). It’s quick and very easy to win! Full Story
“I Had No Idea I Had this Much Support!”
THE 37TH ANNUAL ADOPTION CONFERENCE
With a theme of “Identity in Adoption: Glimpses Beneath the Masks,” the Adoption Community of New England (ACONE) is busily pulling together the final details of its 37th Annual Adoption Conference, scheduled for Saturday, April 17 at Bellingham High School.
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Circle of Friends
HIGHLIGHTS OF FEBRUARY’S ADOPTION-RELATED EVENTS
Korean Adoption Circle Playgroup:
Thursdays, Feb. 4 & 18:
For families who have adopted from Korea. Held at the Korean Presbyterian Church, 2 Main St., Hopkinton from 10 a.m. to Noon on the first and third Thursdays of the month. $1 donation per child appreciated. Contact Liz at liztt121@yahoo.com with any questions. Full Story
RANDY, AGE 17
Randy will turn 17 this month, and is a happy-go-lucky young man with an outgoing personality. He is friendly, engaging, and gets along well with both his peers and adults. This strawberry-blonde, blue-eyed, high school sophomore, is active, and enjoys rollerblading, riding his bike, and ice skating. However, his favorite activity is playing video games, especially Play Station 2. Full Story
It’s A Hat Trick For Paul Kennedy!
Father and Coach to 3 Olympians
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aul Kennedy knows a lot about Olympic hockey. His daughter Courtney played women’s hockey in the Winter Olympics for Team USA in 2002 and 2006, winning a silver and bronze medal, respectively.
And Kennedy’s oldest daughter, Shannon, was also invited to try out for Team USA in 2002. Full Story
MOMS ROCK
Nancy Kerrigan OF LYNNFIELD
Age:
40
Occupation:
Professional Figure Skater; two-time Olympic Medalist
Mom of:
Matthew (13); Brian (4); Nicole (20 months)
Married to:
Jerry Solomon, President and CEO of Stargames Inc. Full Story
COULD IT GET ANY Sweeter!
THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT CHOCOLATE
Chocolate just got sweeter ladies, with the news that eating our favorite dessert (or let’s be honest, breakfast) may actually be good for us. Full Story
baystateparent presents
We are the faces of heart disease.
Heart disease can affect your mother, friend, neighbor, sister, aunt, daughter, grandmother, nurse, cousin, basically women of all ages and colors. Full Story
Make Time to Put the Kettle On
When is the the last time you sat engaged, relaxed, and connected in quality conversation with your daughter, mother, grandmother, girlfriend, etc.? It may be time to put the kettle on…
G rowing up I always hated tea, but I loved sitting all my stuffed animals in a circle, and serving each fuzzy guest with my own miniature tea set. I was Queen of England, and my Puffalumps and teddy bears were the privileged “in” crowd. As fun as those tea parties were, actually drinking the stuff was impossible. Full Story
Tea Party Events
• Mommy and Me Valentine Tea with Sleeping
Beauty.
Miss Emma’s Tea, SpringHill Suites Marriott, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens Common Ctr., Devens. Sat., Feb. 13, Noon - 1:30 p.m. Full Story
THE COOKIE:
A Love Story
M ove over chocolate, there’s some competition this Valentine’s Day, and she’s one tough cookie
(in spirit only, not taste!). Full Story
UNDER MY ROOF
I don’t "heart" Valentine’s Day
My grandmother hated Mother’s Day. When we were very young, my sisters and I would show up at her door with some handmade baubles and she would graciously accept them, but later she would rant to my mother that the occasion was simply “a racket” concocted by advertising executives to push candy, flowers and greeting cards featuring that wisecracking old lady in sunglasses. Full Story
Valentine’s Day Romance
Be it Valentine’s Day or any other day, I have one of those husbands that women hate to love and men love to hate.
My husband is a romantic. And lucky for me, I am the object of his affections. Full Story
ONMY Plate
PERFECT
Tonight I was outside in the dark waiting for the dogs to pee. It takes a while because they need to sniff every blade of grass in the yard first.
While outside I looked up at Rebecca’s lit window and saw Rebecca and Lily together laughing.
Here’s the thing about my kids right now. They are perfect. Full Story
JUNKDRAWERS
A LITTLE OF THIS, A LITTLE OF THAT
Anquished MEMOIR
from a Parent Who Would
Do Anything to Save her Son
It has been said that bearing a child is like having your heart walk around outside your body, says Susan Thomassen of Plymouth, who raised her son, Tom, on her own after becoming pregnant with him at age sixteen. Full Story
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
photographers help grieving families hold beautiful images of their babies forever
Imagine you are close to the end of your pregnancy but then you are told devastating news. Your precious little baby, that you have been so anxiously awaiting, is not going to live. All those plans you had, all those dreams for your sweet child, come crashing to an end in an instant. Full Story
in it TOGETHER
support for moms
D
on’t go it alone. It’s the middle of winter, and you could use a little sun to brighten your day. Seek the warmth of breastfeeding help, tips on holistic parenting, advice on raising challenging kids, and more! There’s a group for you.
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Planes…
Nervous about your upcoming flight with little ones? We contacted some local moms who have “been there, done that,” and compiled a list of tips and hints to make traveling the skies a bit friendlier.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
It’s not necessary to purchase airline seats for children under 2, but if you do, your child can use his or her car seat. Full Story
Trains…
BY goldie gold and yamen elgamal illustrator
There is nothing like that first trip on the train. I remember the day so clearly. Thirteen years old, my mother dropped off me and my best friend at Union Station in Worcester early in the morning. We trekked past businessmen, armed with their laptops and Dunkin Donuts, from car to car until we found a table. Full Story
and Automobiles…
Most parents have been there, staring squarely at the bald-faced reality of the often- dreaded minivan purchase. Full Story
MOM POLL
How does your minivan make you feel?
• “Love my van! I feel powerful and capable driving it!” Liza Peck
• “Not cool at all, but very, very helpful with two young kids and a dog” Stacey Ladieu
• “Grown-up (not necessarily in a good way) but organized. BIG.” Sarah Feather Full Story
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