Tag: children
Children Are Like Kites
My middle daughter just graduated from PreK. It was an experience I had already been through with my oldest, but for some reason, this...
The Quiet Kids
“Just speak up so I can hear you,” my kindergarten teacher yelled at me as I sat on the carpet, holding back my tears....
Learning to Grieve While Guiding My Children Through Their Own Grief
They say that grief comes in waves. I never quite understood that until I was in the midst of my own grief.
Going along...
Explore Fairfield County :: Sherman
"Explore Fairfield County" is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse,...
Our Summer Bucket List
I love lists; to-do lists, grocery lists, and packing lists.
I get an overt sense of accomplishment and joy when I cross something I have...
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...
10 Things I Hate About Myself: Changing Myself for the Sake...
Let's face it. No one is perfect.
It might look like I have it all together. But really, I don't. I'm a veritable mommy mess,...
Crossing the Aisle: Target Reminds Me the Baby Stage Is Behind...
Like the suburban mom I am, I found myself on a Saturday afternoon at Target. We needed dryer sheets, so obviously, I was making...
Managing Big Feelings: The Calm Down Spot
I don’t keep it a secret that all three kids have big personalities. They are intense, and it has always been challenging for me...
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...