Tag: big kids
Twins and Their Friends
I am now in the stage of parenting a young tween and mid-elementary school girls. They are wonderful girls with great friends, and I...
My Tenacious Ten-Year-Old
Ten is an interesting age. You're not quite a tween; you're definitely not a teen, but you're also not a small child. You're just...
Indoor Play Spaces in Fairfield County
If we moms have learned anything these past couple of years, it’s that being stuck in the house with our kids for days on...
The Best Age
I remember how hard it was to get back to work after having my first child twelve years ago. My daughter had just turned...
The Mundane
My alarm clock goes off this morning at 5:30 a.m., just like it does every morning. I snooze it twice until I hear my...
Tips for Successful Trick or Treating
Halloween is a fun time to dress up and go trick or treating, but for our little ones, it can also be a long,...
What to Expect When Your Child Needs Therapy
According to a recent survey conducted by the CDC, about 11% of children ages 5 to 11 have sought mental health counseling services. Logistically...
What We Can All Learn From Drag Queen Story Hour
I have a very heteronormative household. There is one dad, one mom, and two girls who identify as girls with all the typical girl...
The First of the Lasts
My youngest child is about to turn four. The first last toddler year. This is the first of the lasts for the babies in...
At Least My Dogs Think I’m Cool
I have two teenagers and one sassy tween. Next summer, I will have three teenagers, help me God. Trust me when I tell you...