Vera Sizensky

Vera Sizensky
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Vera is the digital director for HealthyWomen.org, a non-profit organization that Dr. Oz calls "the leading health resource for women." Before HealthyWomen, Vera spent several years editing and producing content for the popular digital editions of SHAPE and Women’s Health magazines. Nothing makes her happier than connecting with women who work hard and play hard. Vera earned a journalism degree from the University of Florida and lives with her husband Brian and daughter Lena (born 8/25/13) in Southport, CT.

3 Things About Vera
Fill in the blank: If I had 10 minutes to myself, I would: "Take a long, hot shower."
Describe your perfect day: "Exercise, beach, nap, evening on the back deck with a glass of wine and the fire pit roaring."
Favorite thing to do in your spare {ha!} time: "Discovering new places—restaurants, playgrounds, hiking trails, etc."

Twitter: @VeraSiz

Why We Didn’t Buy Our Two-Year-Old a Birthday Gift

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My husband and I have celebrated eight birthdays together, and I've never received a birthday gift from him that I could unwrap. Let me explain... Birthday presents from my husband have always been experiences or...

One Morning with Vera {A Photo Essay Series}

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“One Morning” is a photo essay series that provides a sneak peek into the everyday lives of the Fairfield County Moms Blog contributors. The morning routine is photographed by N. Lalor Photography and words...

The 15 Stages of Putting a Toddler to Bed

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My almost 2-year-old daughter can be deliriously tired but will still insist she is NOT ready for bed. That’s when the “fun” begins. Here is what our evening typically looks like. Stage 1: Announcing...

12 Things I Say to My Toddler All Day, Every Day

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Toddler’s love repetition. Sometimes I feel like I’m living the real-life version of “Groundhog Day,” except my almost-two-year-old daughter is the groundhog, and I’m not wondering if she’ll see her shadow…I’m wondering if she’ll...

Viral Videos of Kids Crying Need to Stop

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I’ll admit it. I sometimes have to hold back laughter when my toddler has a tantrum over ridiculous things, like the time she got upset because I wouldn’t let her shave her face with...

10 Things I Dream About Doing In My “Free” Time (Try Them! You Won’t...

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I generally have an audience when I go to bathroom. Lena, my 22-month-old daughter, likes to give a play-by-play throughout the process. “Mommy pee-pee potty,” she explains. “Mommy paper,” (toilet paper) she continues. “Mommy...