Tag: advice
Meet Jackie: Finding Balance in Motherhood
Hi, my name is Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper, and I am so excited to be a new contributor for Fairfield County Mom. I live in...
Makeup Tips for Moms
How do I apply makeup without a) looking like a clown and b) looking like I’m this frumpy mom trying to look young?
I stopped...
My Love/Hate Relationship with Social Media
I have a love/hate relationship with social media.
On most days, I love how it makes me feel connected to the people I know, the...
Mom Approved First-Aid Tips and Tricks
When I was a kid, I had my fair share of scrapes, stitches, and other injuries. I never broke a bone, but I did...
Parenthood: An Endless Cycle of Decision-Making
As a mom, a wife, and a teacher, I am constantly making decisions that primarily concern the people in my life, not just me....
Mom with a Migraine: How to Cope
Let me start by saying that a migraine is so much more than just a bad headache. Migraines are particular types of headaches that...
I’m Not Waiting Anymore
A couple of years ago, I wrote about dining alone and how enjoyable it can be. I've now also realized I could enjoy doing...
What To Expect When You’re Expecting a Plus-Size Pregnancy
A plus-size pregnancy, just like any pregnancy, comes with excitement and unknowns. Expecting while plus-size has its own unique set of unknowns. As someone...
You Can’t Always Be There
When I had my first baby, I experienced what I now know was postpartum anxiety, but at the time, I just thought I had...
Ask a Pediatrician: Keeping Healthy During Fall & Winter Months
Doctor Nicholas Mongillo is a Shelton Pediatrician with decades of experience keeping infants and children (including my rowdy toddlers) healthy. He graciously took the...