Julie P

Julie P
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Julie is a full-time 5th grade teacher, full-time mommy, part-time runner and resident of Ridgefield! Originally from Colorado, she grew up in SW Fairfield County and got married in 2008. They spent a few years south of the Mason-Dixon, got a dog, and returned to CT to raise their family. A former collegiate tennis player, she loves staying active and finding ways to get outside with her two boys (Oliver - February 2011 and Miles - October 2013). When she's not grading papers, playing racecars, or training for a race, Julie is trying to cook healthy meals for her (picky) family, keep their golden retriever out of trouble, take photos, stay organized and save some money to buy a fixer-upper.
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Summer Bucket List!

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Just a week into summer vacation, and we've already crossed off some items from our bucket list!      I have the privilege of being a teacher. Which means I also have the privilege of...

Girl Gone Grilling {favorite recipes using leftover grilled chicken}

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When I graduated from college, my mom gave me a recipe book entitled 365 Ways to Cook Chicken. True story. I love the versatility of cooking with poultry and always have (minus that six month...

Saw something, said something. {discipline or abuse?}

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I have two boys. Two VERY physical boys. They wrestle with each other but also hug each other. They fight with lightsabers, tickle, and jump on each other with pillows. They are also taught boundaries....

Passover: the basics

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This year, sundown on April 22 marks the start of the Jewish holiday of Passover. This eight-day holiday celebrates the Jews' emancipation from slavery after a series of plagues upon the Egyptian people. While it is one of...
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Let’s Get Composting!

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One of the most important things we teach our children is how to conserve, recycle and reuse. Earth Day (April 22) is a great excuse to celebrate our planet and check in with conservation...

Traveling… with children

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Let's begin by clarifying the difference between a vacation and a trip. While a family 'vacation' can be a nice change of pace, it's certainly not all relaxing and piña coladas. (I think my kids...

Autism Awareness Day {Brenda’s story}

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Approximately 2% of children in the United States are living with autism. (Recent data estimates between 1 in 45 and 1 in 68 children are diagnosed.) The prevalence of autism has also increased by 6-15%...

All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Tetris

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Tetris was released in June 1984 (!) and I remember playing it for hours as a kid. Car trips would not have been the same without my Game Boy playing that awesome music and...
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Tips for a Successful DIY Cake Smash

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  There's almost nothing cuter than a 12-month old being allowed to attack a birthday cake. From frosting covered hands to sprinkles in thigh wrinkles or trying to shove an entire fistful of cake into...

Dental Health Month {an interview with the Dr.}

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February is Dental Health month, so we are celebrating through an informative interview with Dr. Carol Felder. She is a Norwalk-based family dentist and mom to two (adorable!) little girls. Q: When should children have their first formal dentist...