Tag: activities
Backyard Chickens: The Basics
Backyard Chickens. It sounds so simple but feels so daunting. The truth is, once you get the set-up out of the way, the rest...
Youth Sports: Keeping the Game About Them, Not You
I sat on the sidelines of my son’s basketball games this weekend, watching three games simultaneously with whistles blowing in every direction. There was...
Family-Friendly Hiking Trails in Fairfield County
During the COVID lockdown, my family increased our hiking expeditions significantly and discovered so many great trails! While we can’t hike as often as...
Creating a Memory Garden
My grandmother passed away five years ago, at age 94, and I'm still not over it. We were close, and I have a void...
Organized Sports are Not Always the Answer
As with any family of multiple children, our kids are their own person and are very different from one another. While my boys love...
Busy is Better
This may be controversial, and my therapist will not appreciate what I am about to say, but here it goes. Busy is better (for...
Get Your Family Outside: The 1000 Hours Outside Movement
Being outside literally grounds me. The fresh air, the warm sun or brisk wind, and the trees in all seasons lift my mood instantly....
Youth Sports Are Dangerous, Let Them Play Anyway
When my husband’s phone rang, we’d just returned home from a weekend trip.
“Are you watching the Bills game?” his brother asked.
“Just about to turn...
Winter Book Recommendations: Great Books to Read and Discuss
An escape into a great book and getting together with friends to discuss are moments I cherish and look forward to. I enjoy both...
