erindaly
Erin Daly lives in Trumbull with her husband, Konrad, their three children (born in 2015, 2016, and 2019), and a new puppy. While raising her children, Erin balanced a full-time job with attending law school at night, after earning her Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Now, both Erin and Konrad are intellectual property attorneys who enjoy spirited debates on law and science. In addition to managing their careers, Erin stays involved in her community, keeps up with her kids' busy schedules, and nurtures her love for reading in her free time.
Second Best for Some, Second Worst for Others
If you’re a parent in Connecticut, you’ve probably heard the line that our schools are some of the best in the country. WalletHub even...
First-Day Photos and Other Childhood Hauntings
When I was a kid, every school year would start out the same: an obligatory photo in the driveway, locked in a forced hug...
I’m Not Better—And I Ghosted My Therapist Because of It
Let me start by saying this: I had a therapist and I have medication. I did all the “right” things. I checked all the...
Not All Struggles Make a Sound
“She has dyslexia.”
Sometimes that’s all I say. And some people immediately get it—they nod, their expression softens, and I know they’ve seen it up...
Suck It Up, Buttercup—Unless You’re Spiraling
I’ve always been a “suck it up, buttercup, you’re going to school” kind of mom. The five-second rule? In this house, it’s more like...
Ticked Off: A Love Story Between My Arm and a Tick (Spoiler: It Ends...
It started with a dance competition and ended with a prescription for doxycycline. Like all tragic love stories, this one began innocently enough—just me,...
Sharing Isn’t Always Caring: Keep Your Creative Work Safe
If you’re a creative mom—whether that means writing blog posts during nap time, designing digital printables, choreographing your child’s dance solo, or just finding...
When They Don’t Let Go Easily
A few weeks ago, my husband and I volunteered at our kids’ field day. As we were leaving, I noticed a kindergartener from my...
When the Caregiver Is Also the Glue
A few years ago, I found myself in a situation I never anticipated: caring for two mothers—my own and my husband’s—while raising three young...
No Kid Dreams of Summer School (But This Was Close Enough)
When we switched to public school last year, my inner Type A warrior emerged like a caffeinated phoenix. Within hours of the school year...