I can't believe we are getting ready to say goodbye to summer. In June, I wrote about taking a different approach this summer. I...
I can't be the only one who screams and yells at my children. This is what I tell myself at least four times a...
When I first began this journey of motherhood, I was pretty confident that I would be good at it. To my credit, my two-year-old...
Dear August,
It’s me, a teacher. We need to talk. I know you’re part of the wonderful summer season, and that’s one of the things I love...
At the start of the school year, we have so much hope for a successful year. We want kids to feel empowered, happy, and...
Hi, I'm Erin. I'm an intellectual property attorney, a mom of three, and a wife. I also head the kids' committee at our private...
Parenting is hard. There, I said it. My girls are three and almost 18 months old. They’re intelligent, sweet, and always curious. Recently, with...
"Mommy, do adults have free time, or is that just for kids?”
My seven-year-old asks all the poignant questions at 6 p.m. on a Monday....
I apologize to my kids for a myriad of reasons, including when I curse (which happens a lot). The conversations around "bad words" really...
My sister and I are close in age; both have three children, and we were discussing mom burnout recently. We are feeling it, 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...
