Alisa Fulvio
Alisa is a psychotherapist, life coach and mom of three. Alisa is a native of Fairfield County and lives with her husband (a New York transplant), daughter (October 2012) and two sons (January 2015, June 2018). Following the birth of her second child, Alisa left her full-time job and pursued her dream of starting her own private practice by founding Balanced Being Counseling, LLC and Balanced Being Coaching, LLC (abalancedbeing.com) located in downtown Fairfield. Alisa specializes in working with young women and moms to decrease stress and manage feelings of anxiety and depression. She is trained in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and is an active committee member of Postpartum Support International- CT Chapter serving as the Communications Chair. Alisa is the creator the Facebook Group, Balanced Mama, a non-judgmental space for moms to feel inspired, gain support and come together among the chaos. She is passionate about motherhood, supporting women, buffalo chicken and a good margarita.
One Evening with Alisa {A Photo Essay Series}
“One Evening” is a photo essay series that provides a sneak peek into the everyday lives of the Fairfield County Moms Blog contributors. The evening routine is photographed by Anna-Liisa Nixon Photographyand words are written...
“Do You Want to See My Baby’s Casts?”
“Do you want to see my baby’s casts?” my three-year-old shouted down the produce aisle of Shop-Rite. I stared blankly at my son as I processed what he had said to a man who glanced...
What I Didn’t Expect For My Third Child
I’m not going to lie. I was a little worried for my soon-to-be third child. Being pregnant the third time around was far from glamorous and relaxing. Not that it was the second time...
What Do You Give Your Kids?: Kid-Friendly Food Ideas
Let's be honest- when it comes to food, we often find ourselves falling into the pattern of giving our kids the same things over and over. And although little ones do love repetition (i.e....
I Am Changed: Pregnancy After Miscarriage
It took some time after our miscarriage to conceive. Each month I saw that negative pregnancy test, my heart sank a little more. The sadness would seep in. It would sit. It would stir....
Tales of a Two-year-old: The Nap Time Saga
Guide two-year-old upstairs.
Have two-year-old use potty.
Put two-year-old in bed.
Tuck two-year-old in.
Kiss two-year-old.
Two-year-old says they have to poop.
Bring two-year-old back to potty.
*Total bluff*
Put two-year-old back to bed.
Fix blanket “just right.”
Get second requested blanket.
Get...
5 Ways Being a New Mom is Like Middle School
Middle School. Those two words can stir up a lot of feelings and emotions. You honor that time in your life but really wouldn’t want to relive it all over again. It’s an awkward,...
Curl Care 101
As a curly-haired mama, I welcomed the curls that began to sprout on my first born’s head. At six months old, her straight hair developed a slight “swoop” in the front. By 15 months,...
Where are you Rainbow Baby?
Where are you Rainbow Baby?
Why won’t you come? I’m doing everything I did before. So why is it not working? Why is it taking so long?
I’m sorry I’m impatient. I know I have trouble...
Elsa’s Powers and Anxiety: A Psychotherapist’s Perspective
Have you seen the movie Frozen? Well if you have little ones, own a television and breathe oxygen, then chances are you have watched the movie more times than you’d like to admit. And...