There’s a trend I’m seeing a lot on social media about how, yes, motherhood is really hard, but actually all you need to do...
I recently attended a wake for a friend’s sister. She was twenty-two. Twenty-two. The age when most of us are busy trying to decide...
For most of my life, I’ve lived according to a long list of rules that I created for myself, rooted in what I thought...
Ten years ago, Hamilton made its debut on Broadway. And while I was an avid Broadway fan growing up, I didn’t feel compelled to...
If you’re a parent in Connecticut, you’ve probably heard the line that our schools are some of the best in the country. WalletHub even...
September is a funny month when you're a homeschool mom. While everyone else is buying twenty-five glue sticks and stressing about bus schedules, we're...
Even as adults, many of us struggle to manage strong emotions. We've seen people bubble over in anger at workplaces, restaurants, highways, etc. Many...
Well, here we are, four months into life as dog owners. Back in the spring, we weren’t sure we’d take the plunge into dog...
One thing the parenting handbook fails to explain is that just when you think you’ve got this parenting thing down, your second child comes...
Let me start by saying: I know your child is kind. You’ve taught them to say “please” and “thank you,” to take turns, and...
In + Around Fairfield County
2026 Summer Author Visits
One of my favorite summer things to do, and I’m sure it is for many, is to read a good book outside. That’s why...
