Fairfield County Mom

There are many opinions on whether children should be responsible for packing their lunches for school. I’ve had quite a few conversations on this topic with fellow moms. The truth is, my children are teenagers, and I pack all...

Do you have a budding thespian in your house? Are you looking to add something new to your kid’s growing roster of activities? Fairfield County has several acting and musical theatre programs for young kids. Most programs culminate with...

The news of Kate Middleton’s video about her cancer treatment is the ultimate reminder that you never know what someone else is going through. You can guess, speculate, gossip about it, and you just never know. And how often, especially...

Peace has been something that has been missing from my life for years. At first, I thought it was just a result of all the unhappiness and drama in my life over the past two years. I ultimately concluded that...

International Women’s Day aligned perfectly with Fairfield County Mom’s favorite night out with NaturalAnnie Essentials candle-making experience. One step into their island-inspired warehouse is guaranteed to naturally boost your spirit! The bright and airy space that Annie has hand-crafted is...

Catching your child before they fall begins with the toddler age when they are just learning how to walk. The baby gates are up, the sharp edges of furniture removed, and the slippery floors are cured by no-slip socks. We...

When someone asks me what my favorite food is, they are usually surprised by my answer: Sweet potatoes. It sounds random, but since I’ve systematically been reducing the amount of animal products I consume (mainly meat), I’ve become a...

Siblings fight. That’s just what they do. When put in close quarters, they fight for attention, to be heard at the dinner table, and to get their way. They argue over taking turns, sharing toys, and sharing space. There is...

New and noteworthy small businesses are cropping up all around CT, and many are in the healthy food and beverage space. As a busy parent, I'm always looking for ways to find healthy and convenient meals and snacks for myself...

One thing I have learned in my eleven years as a mother and six years as a mother of three is that decisions are hard—so hard. Every child is different. Each of my children is unique. What they require...