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.

So. Much. Artwork. {How to display and archive your little artists’ work}

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It seems like every day each of my boys brings home a larger mountain of artwork than the day before. Watercolors, fingerpaints, paper plate pumpkins, glass bead bracelets, egg carton sculptures. I love all...

A Kid-Friendly Chanukah

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With all of the uncertainty, fear and conflict tied to religion in our world today, I feel especially compelled to share a few holiday traditions with the hope of teaching about understanding, appreciation and, above all,...

My Love/Hate Relationship With YouTube

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For a reeeeeally long I was afraid to admit that my children watch YouTube. Sure, it's damage control in the pediatrician's office while the nurses prep vaccines and it appeases grocery customers from hearing...

Life as a little brother…

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My two boys are thirty-two months apart. I found out I was pregnant with #2 on my older guy's 2nd birthday. While I had my fair share of emotional wrecks (like this letter I wrote...

Going the distance…. {One mom’s marathon journey}

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Two weeks ago I ran a marathon. 26.2 miles of pain, joy, self-doubt, reflection and accomplishment. Now that I am just about recovering physically and contemplating my next life goal, I wanted to reflect...

“Mommy, I don’t need you…” {and other milestones they don’t tell you about}

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Do a quick Google search or peruse through your, "What to Expect the First Year" book and you'll find a list of milestones to expect. Cooing, using a spoon, walking, riding a bike... but...
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How Playing College Sports Prepared Me for Motherhood

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As I see everyone's adorable "back to school" photos on social media sites and my alma matter posting candids of freshman move-in day, I feel a little nostalgic for those days I spent as...

Dear Summer, Thank you. Love, A Teacher Mom.

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There are lots of "open letters" floating around the internet as our little ones are heading back to school this fall. To students, to teachers, to parents, to the people who stock school supplies...

Educational Car Activities {free Printable}

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Back to school means lots of things for my family. For me - it means getting dressed in something other than running shorts or yoga pants. It means more crock pot meals, earlier mornings...

Teaching About Money {One Lego set at a time}

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Confession: I used to be a notorious 'treat' buyer. A $3 Mixel, a $1 candy bar, a $2 race car - all strategically placed in or near the check-out aisle. Well played, Target, well...