Kate S.

Kate S.
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Kate S. is a mom at home in Fairfield with her 4 kids (2 girls and 2 boys) and one puppy. Kate's sister introduced her to Chris, whom she married in 2010. They welcomed their first daughter in 2012, a son in 2014, another daughter in 2016, another boy in 2018, and finally a puppy in 2021. Kate and Chris's parenting motto would probably be, "Just take them with you." As a family, they continue to enjoy activities like skiing, kayaking, and hiking by taking turns to teach the older kids or strapping babies into backpacks. Kate can be found out and about exploring with her kids, volunteering at their schools, or laughing with other moms at the beautiful chaos of life with children.
A busy mom drinking coffee, holding her son, and working on the computer.

Does It All Need to Get Done Today?

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I can admit when I’ve hit the wall. Sometimes, I’ve taken on too many commitments. Other times, the daily workload has just gotten too heavy. I often try to do it all, but the...
A woman cleaning a living room.

My Uncurated Home: It’s Not Clutter, It’s Proof of Life

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When I realized we’d be living in our current home for a while, I wanted to make it picture-perfect. Without realizing it, I got drawn into the highly published story (look at any Real...
A family making a mess baking.

The Return to Normal: What Have We Learned?

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I had thought Covid’s abrupt disruption of everything normal had taught us some lessons about slowing down. It reminded us of how quickly life could change. It caused us to re-evaluate how we spent...
A woman grocery shopping alone.

Missing My Sidekicks

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Time marches on, and suddenly, there are no more babies in this house. For ten years, I consistently had a kid in diapers. I used to have to pack up before heading out -...
A teen girl taking a selfie.

What Can We Do About Bullying Online?

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As my oldest daughter inches ever closer to middle school, I worry about her growing up in this crazy world of ours. The thought that gives me the most pause is helping her navigate...
Two siblings fighting.

Sorry Kid, Life Isn’t Fair

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Overall, my kids are not big complainers. But if I had to choose one phrase complained out loud most in our house, it would be, “That’s not fair!” Well, kid, part of my job is...
A girl running through a sprinkler.

We’re Not Doing Summer Camp

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We’re not doing summer camp this year. Even though I never really did summer camp as a kid, I felt like my kids were missing out if I didn’t sign them up. So, last year...
A mom sitting with big kids.

When Did We Become Our Parents’ Age?

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So here I am, facing 40 and approaching true middle age. I feel the pull of time and the disbelief that events in recent memory occurred 10, 15, even 20 years ago. It feels...
A mom holding her son at the kitchen table.

I Could Have Said “No” Today

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I could have said “No” today. No, because we’re in a rush. No, because I don’t want there to be another mess. No, because I want to sit for a minute. No, because to be...
A girl kissing her mother.

My Baby’s Turning 10! Ten Lessons I’ve Learned Since Becoming a Mom

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As my oldest child turns ten. It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that I’ve been at this parenting game for a decade now. Cliche as it sounds, it feels like I...