We were shopping for a back-to-school outfit at an outdoor mall last August when I first noticed my ten-year-old daughter eying Sephora from across the way.
“Look, Mom! Sephora! I love that place!” she said, then asked if we could...
Three’s the charm. That’s what they always say, right? Unless it’s referring to the three-year-old, a.k .a., ‘The Threenager.’
I remember hearing about the ‘Terrible Twos’ before I had my son and thinking, “That sounds like a nightmare!” Then, my...
Does playing with your child feel like an impossible thing to do? Does your child always prefer to fly solo, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t get them to share their attention with you in play...
Mood swings, self-confidence, sass, peer pressure, distancing, and independence-seeking. What is the common denominator? The teen years.
In our second year of raising a teen, I cringe at how our teen reminds me of myself. Ouch! Sorry, Mom and Dad!...
Sitting here, sipping on my iced coffee, I am overwhelmed with a whirlwind of emotions. You see, I registered my youngest child for kindergarten last month, marking the end of an era in my life.
As I prepare to send...
It’s been two years since I shared my family’s journey with selective mutism. I remember how nervous I was when I decided to write about it. Not only did it make me feel a little exposed, as I was...
I remember when my kids were younger, regularly thinking, I need to get through (insert infant or toddler phase), and life will surely get easier.
Spoiler alert! It does not get easier. In fact, with three older kids and a...
My daughter is only six weeks away from her first birthday, and while she is still a baby, she is growing up so fast! It really hit me when I started giving her more than just purées and adding...
My son turned three two months ago. Everyone always complains about the terrible twos, but I always wondered what they were talking about. My son was a dream at two. He was sweet and kind, listened well, and was...
The holidays are a joyous time of tradition and family. However, they also come with a host of extra social demands, including visiting new and unfamiliar places and relatives or family friends. This can be particularly challenging for children...
In + Around Fairfield County
Where to See Holiday Lights in Fairfield County
Driving around to see holiday lights after dark is a fun memory from my childhood that I recreate with my family each year. It...
