mariaorozco
Maria is a mother of three (Cecilia, Ileana, and Xavier) and a part-time adoption attorney. She was born and raised in Indiana and met her husband, Raul, in college in Ohio. They moved to Boston for graduate school and then to New York City. After having their first daughter, Cecilia, they moved to Greenwich where they still reside today. Maria enjoys running, tennis, travel, and spending time with her family.
National Make a Difference Day: A Tradition of Giving Back & Helping Others
National Make a Difference Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday in October. This year, the day falls on October 24, 2020. To...
Appreciating Fall {fun activities to do with the kids!}
As the summer started winding down, and the fall began creeping in, bringing on an unprecedented school year, I decided to opt for remote...
The Importance of Creating Moments of Happiness
I’ve been in some dark places these last several months—both literally and figuratively. During the spring months, after long days of working from home...
How to Have Difficult Conversations With Children
With all of the difficult news in the world today, it can be hard to grasp as an adult, and especially as a child....
Virtual Summer Camps and Programs for Kids in Fairfield County
Along with the uncertainties and cancellations of many summer camps this year, comes the question of what to plan for your kids this summer?
As...
Outdoor Family Activities for Spring
It has been a difficult early spring with families adjusting to distance learning, social distancing, and keeping their minds and bodies active and healthy.
With...
conneCTalent: A Job Placement Company Founded by Moms Promoting Work-Life Balance
If you have taken a career break to raise your children and run your household, or are currently commuting hours each day to and...
An Adoption Story: Adult Adoption and the Importance of Family at Any Age
November is National Adoption Month and it is a time when I reflect on the many adoption stories I have encountered throughout my career...
When Childcare Becomes Family: A Lifelong Relationship With Our Former Au Pair
It was difficult the day she left. I depended on her tremendously and a strong bond of friendship had formed between all of us....
Self-Esteem and Empowerment for Young Girls
In the wake of the Women’s World Cup win earlier this summer, my daughters posed lots of questions related to the power of girls...