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Walking Through Hell
You think it won’t be your family, then it is.
About three years ago, my dad was getting ready to leave from his visit to see his new grandson. We stood in my kitchen talking....
Clean-Shaming
Since I had my first child in 2017, I’ve seen a trend of discussion amongst mom groups.
“Does anyone have a recommendation for a non-toxic sunscreen?”
“X brand detergent is really toxic. Let me...
Money, Power, Respect
“First you get the money. Then you get the (bleep) power. After you get the (bleep) power (bleep) will respect you.” - The Lox
Why is a mommy blogger quoting a 1998 rap song? It...
Five Travel Tips for Family Hikes
While the COVID pandemic has put a damper on many plans to travel extensively in 2020 and 2021, the restrictions have given my family a few silver linings. Two of the most significant benefits...
Girls and Computer Camp
Although women pioneered the computer industry alongside men, they were and remain under-represented in this promising field. Empowering young women to shape society’s technological future on equal footing is what a computer camp can...
Sensory Play to Promote Development
Sensory play is a wonderful strategy to engage your little one. From vision to movement, to touch and taste, we are constantly receiving sensory information. When you introduce sensory play to your child, do...
Food Trails
While the COVID pandemic has put a damper on many plans to travel extensively in 2020 and 2021, the restrictions have given my family a few silver linings; two of the most significant benefits...
When You Are at a Crossroads With Your Career
From as early as I can remember, I wanted to be a teacher. I recall my second grade teacher, who I admired, asking what I wanted to be when I grew up. I looked...
Toilet Paper Targets
Raise your hand if you’ve been stressed at all in the last 11 months?
Now raise your hand if you’ve ever cried or felt helpless when it came to coping with that stress?
In my primarily...
Sleep Success in the Winter Months
Winter months in Fairfield County means spending a lot of time indoors! The lack of sunlight (AKA Vitamin D), freezing temps, snow, and long months...this time of year doesn’t exactly scream, “Let’s get outside!”...