jackiesmalls
Jackie is the owner of Mindful Mama Care, a Fairfield based company aimed at supporting new mothers. Her main focus is on empowering new mothers to trust their instincts while providing practical and research based information through support groups, breastfeeding groups and workshops for new parents. Jackie is the mother of two daughters E and C who are 4 and 6.5. In her spare time she likes to read, write and do anything active.
Vagina Is Not a Potty Word
As mothers of girls, we think about certain things unique to raising a daughter. I am particularly thoughtful about how I talk about my...
What if It’s Not the Baby Blues?
As a mental health professional working with new mommies, I often wonder how I can make it easier for my clients to talk about...
The Anatomy of a Mother’s Car
After over six years of being a mother, I’ve decided that there are two types of cars that transport our children around. There’s the...
Little Pea
There is something special about a well-worn children’s book. Tonight, my youngest daughter chose one of these for me to read to her and...
The Most Special Gift
During the last months of my pregnancy with my youngest daughter I was offered many pieces of advice about how to help my older...
Pet Store to the Rescue!
Last night I dropped my kids off with their dad at a different, but very familiar spot. “My favorite pet store,” my daughter, E,...
Meet Jackie: Keep Going
I am so excited to join the FCM team as a contributor! My name is Jackie, and I became a Fairfield County resident about...