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.
Toddlers are Tough…But They’re Right About a Few Things
Terrible Twos. Threenagers. Toddlers have a pretty bad rap.
And I get it! I’ve lived through three of them already, and my fourth child (who...
Gratitude Challenge: Feeling Thankful For Things I Don’t Like
There’s no doubt about the benefits of a grateful mindset. Setting our intention each day to focus on what we are grateful for, rather...
I Know It’s Getting Better, But I Still Wish Things Were Normal
Things are SO much better than they were last year. We’re in school full-time. After school, activities have resumed. We can travel without testing...
We’re Halfway There and I Think This Might Be the Sweet Spot
My daughter turned nine last spring. NINE. I’m not even sure how that went so quickly. Almost a full decade passed in the blink...
Saying Yes to the Mess
Having kids is messy. It starts with spit-up stains on your clothes and couch, evolves into toddler juice spills on your floors, then backpacks...
Dear iPhone, I Need Some Space
(sigh) The good old days…before the iPhone.
Imagine there was a time when you weren’t constantly barraged by communication. Instead of texting or emailing, there...
We Didn’t Lose a Year
“We didn’t lose a year. We just redirected it.”
These words from my daughter's preschool director really resonated with me. I’ve been struggling this year...
5 Positive Changes for Our Family
2020 was a year that changed everything. As we faced a world where almost nothing felt the same anymore, we reevaluated what was important...
Skiing With Kids: How To Have Fun With Your Family on the Slopes
Warning: Skiing with kids is a lot of work. But I’m here to tell you that skiing with kids is also a great way...
A Letter to My Youngest
Dear Big Guy,
It’s not easy being the youngest. I might have argued before I had kids that birth order doesn’t matter, but man was...