Caitlin
Meet Caitlin! Caitlin grew up in Fairfield, CT and after some time living elsewhere, she is ecstatic to call the town home again. She works full-time in higher education at a local university and has found great joy in supporting college students for almost ten years. Caitlin met her husband, Matthew, in college. They were married in 2009 and welcomed their daughter, Parker, in December of 2014. She spends her free time at yoga, writing, watching sports, and attempting to change the world through advocacy and involvement in social justice movements. Connect with Caitlin on Twitter @CaitPereira.
The Princess and the Postpartum Reality
Some days, I truly believe that we are making progress in the world of supporting each other as mothers. The less "mom-shaming" for using...
We Must Believe Our Children
We must believe our children.
Starting at a young age, we teach our kids to stay away from strangers. We warn them about answering the...
To My Daughters Best Friend
You were always a happy face when I walked my daughter into daycare every morning. Your smile was infectious; there was no way I...
Dear Rainbow Babies: A Letter to the Precious Babies Born Following a Pregnancy Loss
As October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, it seemed important to not only remember the lives of our sweet angel babies but also...
The Other Months Matter, Too: A Reaction to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
I must admit that the entire month of October deemed as, "Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Awareness Month," is weighing on me. I keep...
No Fly Zone: Why to Resist Being a Helicopter Parent
Having a child in school can be quite a challenge. While we know they are off learning a plethora of new skills, we are...
Kicking Butt at iLoveKickboxing
Getting motivated to workout can be quite the challenge, but getting motivated to workout as a mom can be darn near impossible. So when...
Why Our Daughters Should Watch Moana
The first Disney movie I saw in the theaters was The Little Mermaid. I honestly don't remember much about the experience, except that I...
Dear Blankie {A Note to my Daughter’s Treasured Blanket}
Dear Blankie,
When I added you to my baby registry one rainy weekend morning, I had no idea the significance you'd bring to my life....
What Did Sophie Ever Do To Us?
Sophie La Girafe holds a special place in my heart. I know you are judging me for saying such a thing about a child's...