Maria F
Maria is a high school English teacher who naturally finds herself reflecting upon the routine and randomness that accompany each day as a working mommy. She relies upon humor and some sort of chocolate or frozen treat as survival tactics. She and her husband live in East Norwalk with their three kids, Abbie (2012), Charlie (2014), and Phoebe (2018). You can find Maria F. driving in her beloved dream car, a minivan, listening to audiobooks during her commute, or playing DJ and climate controller when she’s shuttling her kids around town. Forever a sorority girl and Ohio State Buckeye, she will (almost) always choose socializing over chilling on the couch.
Let Me Tell You Why Time is NOT a Thief
I love Facebook memories. I look at them every day. I love seeing my life rewound in the present. I also love seeing my...
Because Friends Always Deserve More Love
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A Lesson from Taylor and Travis: The Similarities of Raising Performers and Athletes
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I’ll Stay in Their Beds Until 10 p.m. as Long as They Ask
When my children were babies and toddlers, my husband and I rarely allowed them to sleep in our bed at night. Of course, there...
I Walked into Barre and Fell in Love with Exercising
Exercise had never really been my thing. I went to the gym in college and in my 20s while living in the city. I...
Social Media in Middle School? That’s a Hard No in My House.
“When do you think you won’t need location sharing for your children?” asked the young woman working at the cell phone store.
“Probably when they...
Family-Friendly Breweries in & Around Fairfield County
Sometimes, beer just hits the spot on a really hot day. Sometimes, after hours of cheering on your baseball, softball, or lacrosse players in...
Explore Fairfield County :: Norwalk
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse,...
Pizza! Pizza! Go Get Some Pizza!
"Welcome to Connecticut, Home of the Pizza Capital of the United States" is a sign I see as I drive home from work, crossing...
Talk Through Your Tears with Your Children
“Mom, why are you crying?”
Before I could even begin to explain the dozens of reasons why, I looked to the next sentence in the...