Tag: big kids
We All Have a Special Song
Once upon a time, I made up a lullaby. I cannot pinpoint the date, but I know it was some night of my first...
Starting the Year off Right With Homework and Study Skills
I can’t believe we are getting back into gear for school! As a type-A personality, I love planners, colored pens, Post-its, and various organizational...
The Best Children’s Boutiques in Fairfield County
Every time you blink, it seems like your children need new clothes. While I love the convenience and price points of chain stores, there...
Adjusting Expectations
For many years, hand-me-downs were BIG in my house. My youngest daughter idolized her older sister, and she could not wait to wear her...
The Last Inning: Senior Year of High School
I don’t feel I’ve been a parent for eight innings, yet here we are, heading into the ninth and last inning of public school....
The Art of Friendship: Friends for Life or Friends for a...
Developing friendships has been a topic of conversation I have found myself having more often in our home with our two boys. It seems...
Preparing Your Child for a Successful Back-to-School Transition
Summer is filled with lots of fun, rest, and relaxation. This often means staying up later than usual, waking up later than expected, and...
Reflections From the Frontlines of Camp Mom
To all my friends I haven’t spoken with in two months, I’m sorry. For all the coffee dates I’ve missed, believe me; I wish...
Reclaiming the Summertime of the Past
Sparklers, long days at the pool or the beach, and leisurely backyard picnics with bike riding around the neighborhood with friends sprinkled in. The...
Summer Sports Life
I look forward to summer because the days are longer, so I have more time with my family after work before bedtime. Ideally, I...