Caitlin
Superstitions
At some point during my childhood, I developed a few strange superstitions. As an adult, I often think back on the superstitions I believed...
A True Story of a Fairy Tale Friendship
Do you believe in fairy tales?
Once upon a time, in a little town in Connecticut, there lived a brunette, straight-haired little girl and her...
A Love Letter to My Husband for Valentine’s Day
Dear Husband,
Every night, we sit on the couch after tucking our kids into bed and reflect on the day. We talk about how grateful...
Explaining Death to Toddlers
Like everyone, this year has been full of trials and tribulations, but I never imagined explaining death to my toddlers.
Besides explaining to my children...
Kindergarten From Home
It has come to the point of the year we have all been dreading. The big school shut down.
For how long? It's anybody's guess,...
Making the Most Out of the Holiday Season
The holidays are approaching, and what is typically a very stressful time of the year for many has now been compounded with the added...
I Promise You Will Experience The Magic of Kindergarten
Dear Kindergarten Student of the 2020-2021 School Year,
I cannot wait to meet you and get to know who you are! I will always be...
Being an Empath
The year is 1995. I sit outside my mom’s office in the Emergency Room at Bridgeport hospital watching as patients come in. Off to...
Grandmas: The Unsung Heroes
Who would I be as a mother if it weren't for my mom and mother-in-law? How would I survive? Who would I lean on?
My mom,...
If You Think That Stage Is Hard, Just Wait
We’ve all had that one family member, friend, or coworker who downplays the struggle you are facing.
For me, it started during pregnancy when a...










