Tag: parenting
Are you Crazy? Words of “Wisdom” From my Husband
I love my husband. I really do. But, some of the things he's said over the past few years really makes me wonder. Am...
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...
SAD Momma How I Deal With Seasonal Affective Disorder
I’m not a doctor, but I’m pretty sure that I suffer from a touch of the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which, according to WebMD is...
Saying No to Screen Time
You probably think I'm crazy to limit screen time, but I'm just going to put it out there and say that screens scare me....
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...
Being Six: 1987 versus 2017
March of 1987 was a good time for me. I was 6 years old, and enjoying life in my first grade class at Fox...
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...
Calming the Chaos: Calendar Options for Busy Families
When my husband and I had our son, our lives went from five to ten on the busy scale. All of a sudden we...
From the Other Side of the Teacher’s Desk
I have been an elementary school teacher for 12 years. I have a master's degree and constantly attend professional development to keep up with...