Tag: motherhood
Battling the Threenager
Before I had kids, I remember parents referencing the "terrible twos." Never really thinking much about it, I always chalked it up to young...
Forever Young
There are too many candles on my cake. I know, 40 isn't that old. It's the new 30, right? Well, I practically had a...
Resolutions in the Trash? Strive for Small Steps Towards Progress Instead!
We are well into the new year, and with that, most people who have made resolutions have also given up. January is usually a...
Staying Sane as a Stay-at-Home Mom
I love being a stay-at-home mom to my one-year-old daughter, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. It took me a while to find...
Stop the Comparison
For as long as I can remember, I cared so much about how others perceived me. I am not the only one, but growing...
I’m an Allergy Mom for Life
As a mom of a child with multiple food allergies (dairy, eggs, nuts, sesame, and shrimp), my stress level quadruples whenever we leave the...
I Reached My Breaking Point (and the Mom Guilt Followed)
Teeth had been brushed, stories were read, and nightlights turned on. It was 8:00 on a Sunday night, and my husband was still at...
She Needed a Strong Mama
In the last 15 years, I’ve loved nothing more than being a hairdresser; making people feel beautiful for a living is extremely rewarding. I...
Why I Stopped Focusing on Happiness and Learned to Be Content
How often have we, as mothers, said, “I just want my family to be happy.”
“I don’t care if they are ; I just want...
Meet Jen: Authentic Mom Life
Hey Fairfield County Mamas! I am Jen. I am excited to be joining the amazing contributor team here at Fairfield County Mom. I am...