Tag: life lessons
Why My Daughter is a Princess
My 3-year old is princess-obsessed, and my husband and I encourage it. We have a rapidly growing collection of all things princesses, from dresses to...
Feeling Out of Sorts – Spring Fever!
Spring is a very busy time in my home. The weather turns warmer and everyone wants to be outside later, which gets us off schedule....
Stuck in a Rut: The Uninspired Parent
The one constant about parenting, is that your life/goals/challenges/successes/failures are always changing. Life for a parent ebbs and flows as your children learn new skills,...
A Simple Way to Stop a Foul Word
Why Words Matter
I'm an English teacher, so words really matter to me. Their meaning, their tone, their flow in a sentence, all contribute to...
The Evolution of the Ladies’ Night
I've always hated the term "Mom's Night Out," but that's what everyone calls it these days when a couple of moms get together. Before...
5 Things You Should Never Say To A Pregnant Woman
I would venture to guess that most Fairfield County Mom readers are moms or soon-to-be-moms. I might be preaching to the choir here, but...
Information overload: What can I trust when it comes to my...
Information Overload
It's tough being a mom these days. Sure, I am grateful for all of the blessings of social media. I can't even imagine...
Making Peace with Being the Default Parent
"No, I want MOMMY!" This is how my day often starts (an ends). This is not because my husband is a bad parent or...
Doodling Saved My Life: Finding My Joy After Kids
Hi there, readers of Fairfield County Moms Blog! Let me introduce myself!
I'm Hilary, a 30-something mom of two, or three if you count my...
Read Her Stories: Historical Women in Picture Books
March is Women's History Month.
A month dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and thanking women for their immense contribution to history. A month for us...