Kate S.
Kate S. is a mom at home in Fairfield with her 4 kids (2 girls and 2 boys) and one puppy. Kate's sister introduced her to Chris, whom she married in 2010. They welcomed their first daughter in 2012, a son in 2014, another daughter in 2016, another boy in 2018, and finally a puppy in 2021. Kate and Chris's parenting motto would probably be, "Just take them with you." As a family, they continue to enjoy activities like skiing, kayaking, and hiking by taking turns to teach the older kids or strapping babies into backpacks. Kate can be found out and about exploring with her kids, volunteering at their schools, or laughing with other moms at the beautiful chaos of life with children.
Leaving Space in Our Schedule
This past fall was a learning curve for me and my middle schooler. Building her schedule at the beginning of the year felt like an all-you-could-eat buffet. Field hockey twice a week and on...
Our Beautiful Life is Found Inside the Mess
Living with children in the house brings on a seemingly endless cycle of chores. Each day feels like an unraveling of the work I did the day before. It is an endless battle against...
Being Kind Is a Start, But It Isn’t Enough
At the start of the school year, we have so much hope for a successful year. We want kids to feel empowered, happy, and successful. We want them to feel important and included. We...
Having Kids Slows Us Down, But Maybe That’s the Point
It often feels like there are too many things to get done in a day and not enough time. We can live like life is one giant checklist, and each day is a chance...
Please Parent Your Kids (and Make Everyone’s Job Easier)
They say parenting is the hardest job you will ever sign up for. Right from the beginning, you are thrown into caring for someone around the clock, making difficult decisions, and establishing boundaries. You...
How To Foster Sibling Love
Siblings fight. That’s just what they do. When put in close quarters, they fight for attention, to be heard at the dinner table, and to get their way. They argue over taking turns, sharing...
Small Habits That Can Make Our World Better
One of the many challenges of parenting is teaching our children how to help make the world a better place. The world and all the people in it need our care. Many problems feel...
Moms Stop Apologizing for the Mess
Moms everywhere, please stop apologizing for the mess. Seriously. Stop yourself right now.
First of all, we are on the same team here. I understand full well the uphill battle of trying to keep life...
What It’s Really Like to Have Four Kids
Having a big family was something I knew I always wanted. My husband and I have been blessed with two girls and two boys. We even added in a dog for good luck. We...
Kindergarten Empty Nest: “What are You Going to Do With All Your Free Time?”
When my youngest starts kindergarten this year, I’ll be home alone every day for the first time in over 11 years. After a pretty unstructured summer, with only a few camps scattered in, it...