Amid fresh flowers, apple pie, and a circle of parents who understand, we rediscovered the wild wonder of childhood — and the ways Ocean State Kids continues to grow, evolve, and rise with every season.

In this heartfelt reflection, OSK parent Sam Sweet shares how motherhood and community have reshaped her life. Through Ocean State Kids, she found friendship, belonging, and courage—learning to release fear and rediscover joy in simple moments, like searching for crabs with her children. Her story is a reminder that growth often begins in the smallest, most unexpected places.

This invitation is about pushing forward and building the kind of strength it takes to carry more than most people could ever imagine. Starting in November, join MF Training on Thursdays from 11:00–12:00 pm for a one-hour small group personal training session designed especially for mothers and caregivers—and the best part? Carrier-age kids are welcome.

But here’s what I’ve come to believe: we don’t lose ourselves in motherhood—we evolve. Motherhood doesn’t erase who we are; it chisels away what isn’t needed and slowly reveals who we were meant to become all along.

an invitation to slow down and reconnect with the mothers of the Ocean State Kids community, once a month.