The Pros and Cons of Giving your Kids an Allowance

blonde kid playing with her cooking toys

The topic of allowance for kids is hotly debated. Should you? Shouldn’t you? Experts and parents weigh in on the topic. Parents have long debated the merits of paying children an allowance. Some believe that it is a good way to help children learn about money and how to save it. Others feel that children…

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Tips to Set Your Child Up for Homework Success

little girl writing on a notebook in the garden

Is homework time a daily hassle? Tips & tricks to get it done   If you’re like most parents, homework time is a source of stress. You want your child to succeed, but you also don’t want to end up doing the work for them (or yelling at them to get it done). According to…

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Top tips to tell if your child is ready for a cell phone

Woman on bed, using cell phone

How to Tell if your Child is Ready for a Cell Phone How do you know if it is time for your child to own a cell phone? There is no fixed or one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Some parents may choose to give their child a cell phone as early as age 9 or…

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Back to School Advice for Parents of Picky Eaters

little girl reaching for condiments

Do you have a picky eater?   Parents often face daily struggles when it comes to picky eaters and packing school lunches. What do you pack for a child who only eats certain foods? How do you make sure they’re getting the nutrients they need? Picky eaters exist, but there are ways to ensure your…

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Pet Care by Amber, Taunton, Ma (Southcoast)

purple haired women playing with her pets

It’s been quite a bit since I blogged, almost a year. We have been so busy here at the studio that these extra things sometimes just fall off. We have had some amazing sessions this year between our genres so I did want to blog a few of them. Pet Care by Amber’s branding session was…

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Family Session, Acushnet, Massachusetts

a family group sitting in the field

Oh how I just adore the family I’m blogging about today! I’m lucky enough to say I’ve been photographing the girls since Pre-school for about 5 years now (well… before baby sister was even around yet!) ! I truly can’t believe how much the girls have grown and changed since I first met them.  …

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Santa came to town! Mattapoisett, Ma

santa reading the kid a story

Every year Santa comes to visit the little boys and girls in town. This year we had such fun at Santa’s workshop and near the beautiful fireplace. The kids enjoyed milk & cookies with Santa, opened gifts, and read a story; they even got to tell Santa all of their wishes for this Christmas. The…

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Couples Session, Acushnet, Ma Southcoast Photographer

a couple smiling at each other by the field

If I have ever seen anyone so in love, it is these two. What a joy working with them and watching the love radiate between them. Sawmill is one of my favorite locations because of all it’s different scenery and the beauty of this time of the year just shines! Check out the happy couple…

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Newest addition to the Family – Southcoast, Marion, Ma

two kids sitting on white sand

The fun part of my job is that we get to see families grow. I have been photographing B since his preschool days and have had the pleasure of seeing him grow. When Mom called me to book another session, it was to tell me a new addition was here! What a pleasure meeting little…

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