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.
Farewell, Old Friend: An Elegy to Our Faithful (But Loathsome) Minivan
When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I upgraded my sedan to an SUV. It was a practical decision. I had...
When Puberty Arrives Early: A Mom’s Guide to Honest Conversations
As a mom to a competitive dancer, I’ve come to admire my daughter’s resilience and comfort in situations that I, even as an adult,...
Love, Life, and the Mailbox That Waited
My husband and I will be celebrating ten years of marriage—a milestone that marks a decade of growth, resilience, and memories built together. When...
Why I Spend 80% of the Year Thinking About Summer Camps (and Maybe You...
When I tell people that I spend about 80% of the year researching summer camps for my kids, they look at me like I’m...
Escaping the Holiday Hustle: Our New Thanksgiving Tradition
This is the second year in a row we’re escaping for Thanksgiving—just the five of us (six if you count the dog). This time,...
Uncovering the Signs: Our Path to Autism Testing for My Son
When my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia a few years ago, it wasn’t a surprise. She had always struggled with reading, and nothing seemed...
Breaking the Sorry Cycle: Reclaiming Confidence Without Apology
I am an over-apologizer. I’ve been doing it since I was a kid, and the more my anxiety builds, the more “I’m sorry” slips...
Noodle the Poodle: Our Family’s Newest Adventure Begins
My son and daughter are turning 8 and 9 in just a few weeks, and this year, we’ve decided to give them something really...
Rediscovering the Magic of Reading
When I was a kid, books were my sanctuary. I would stay up late into the night, flashlight in hand, eagerly devouring the adventures...
Mom’s Ballet Comeback: A Dance Journey With Laughter and Leotards
A few weeks ago, as I was busy signing my daughter up for her seemingly endless dance classes with her studio’s dance company, I...