Tips & Tricks

Mom and daughter working together on tips and tricks At Fairfield County Mom, parents can discover a variety of tips and tricks to enhance and simplify family life. Whether you’re navigating the journey of first-time parenthood or dealing with the challenges of the teenage years, our local contributor team provides expert advice on numerous parenting topics. From creative meal planning suggestions to innovative home organization methods, our tips and tricks resources are valuable for practical solutions and time-saving hacks.

Finding efficient strategies for managing daily household routines is crucial for a balanced family life. Fairfield County Mom offers insightful posts on everything from easy mom hacks to keep the house clean to keeping the family in sync with a calendar system. These tips and tricks not only alleviate the daily stress of managing a household but also create more opportunities for meaningful family time.

In addition to household management, Fairfield County Mom offers valuable tips to make the school year smoother and strategies on how to win kids back from screens. Moms can also explore a variety of tips and tricks to help make our lives a bit less stressful and more efficient with ways to stay sane as a stay at home mom and ways to reduce night time feedings so the whole family is well rested.

Parenting is a challenging journey, and at Fairfield County Mom, we believe in supporting one another. By sharing tips and tricks from experienced moms, we can all grow as parents and build stronger families together.

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Fostering a Love of Reading

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As an educator and a mom, I always think about learning. I taught for many years in the public school system in NYC and have seen lots of students lag behind in reading. Most of my students even confessed...
Packing lunches for kids daily can be tedious for any parent to keep their child interested, fed, and focused. They need a healthy meal to get them through the long day at school. As parents, we must be careful...
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When It Feels Like Too Much

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I was going to write this post as a how-to for discussing challenging events with our kiddos (natural disasters, war, media, etc.), but the longer I tried to find the words, the more I noticed that I, too, am...
Cheers to autumn! As early fall colors and crispness take hold, here are three cocktail recipes to help you savor this fleeting golden season. Pairing ideas follow each recipe, but a simple cheese board would also be great with...
Buying or selling a home is a major life milestone and often one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make. As of August 17th, some critical changes to how real estate commissions work might affect you if you’re...
Since I tend to burn water, I love an easy dinner. Taco soup hits all the marks with simplicity, warmth, and nutrition. It is my go-to recipe for last-minute meals since I can keep all the ingredients in my...
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Mastering My Golf Game

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The coveted green jacket. Arnold Palmer, John Daly, Phil Mickelson, and Tiger Woods—while also inspiring one of my favorite beverages—are synonymous with amazing golf. I grew up with golf on TV, my dad being a big fan, and often catching a...
Selling your house is a significant event and a huge life stressor, and doing so with children adds even more complexity. In Fairfield County, the market is still very favorable to sellers, but getting your home sale-ready is still...
weekly meal plan.

Why I Meal Plan

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Every Sunday morning, after I’ve served breakfast, I have a routine that I’ve grown to love. I grab my coffee, pencil, and meal planning worksheet and get to work. In my house, I have to cater to a three-year-old...
Summertime is here! If your house is anything like mine, schedules change weekly, and with the longer days and nights, it seems like my kids are constantly eating. I feel like I’m an endless snack slinger, and while grilling...

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Village Pediatrics is Growing and Welcoming New Patients!

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