Gina A.
Gina is a licensed clinical social worker and photographer in Fairfield County. Gina is also a single mother by choice (SMBC) and aims to provide support to women who are just beginning their journey to motherhood, however it may look. Gina lives in Fairfield County with her two daughters. In her "free" time, Gina enjoys photography, reading, catching up with friends and spending time out in nature.
SOS: Entering the Toddler Years
SOS! I’m new to life with a toddler. It is NOT for the weak! My eldest daughter is loving, smart, empathetic, and oh, so...
Growing our “Framily”
As a solo mama, I can easily enforce my independence. I’m quick to decline a helping hand and often do things the hard way...
Holidays as a Non-Traditional Family
Our family is special. We are a non-traditional family. We have value, and we also have values. We like to celebrate all of the...
You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until They’re Grown
I’m a single mother by choice to two darling little girls. Both were born on the same date in March, exactly two years apart....
The Value of Journaling Gratitude
Life. It can be beautiful, and it can be heavy.
We may find ourselves in the midst of struggle and still accept that there are...
Preparing for Winter Outdoor Play
Although we have been experiencing milder temperatures than we are used to, it’s still valuable to note effective ways to stay warm outdoors during...
Bedtime Is the Most Dreaded Part of My Day {And Not for the Reason...
It’s 6:30 p.m., my daughter has wrapped up nursing, and we are walking into her bedroom. She ensures all her “friends” are close by...
Nature-Based Play Spaces
Being in a nature-based play space is one of the best ways for a toddler to express their curiosity and explore the world around...
The Value of Therapy
Between pandemic exhaustion, the overwhelmed healthcare system, and unspoken climate variability, we have been through a lot recently. We have lived through some of...
Summer Fun as a Working Mom
School’s out for the summer! Or, at least for many, this is the shared excitement throughout the country during the warmer months. But for...