Tag: childcare
Micromanaging Mommy
As a mom, especially one who stayed home from work all day with her baby for the first half-year of his life, I think...
2022 Guide to Daycares, Preschools, & Private Schools in Fairfield County
Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know what...
The Auntie Diaries: 10 Perks to Being an Aunt
What kid doesn’t love their aunt? Almost everyone has one. They always come to visit, they bring special treats, and they are always the...
My Husband Is Not a Babysitter
When you're out with your friends, do you hear 'My husband is watching the kids? Or you're trying to make plans to go out,...
The End of Our Daycare Era
As we round the corner into February, we are past the halfway point of this school year. And, while I was thinking about this...
Summer Camp 2020: The Decision
Camp?
It’s the one question that I’m sure a lot of parents are currently struggling with. Yours truly included. Specifically, am I going to send...
Dads Are Parents Too
It was an innocent omission: "Hey Moms...let's schedule a lunchtime Zoom story!" I read the email from a fellow school parent quickly, with the...
The Rock Bottom of Modern Day Motherhood
These days, more than ever before, we hear about the challenges of motherhood. And with good reason. There’s a seemingly endless list of obstacles...
I’m a Germophobe…Because I Can’t Afford NOT To
I’m a self-proclaimed germophobe. Some of it is a product of my anxiety, but I noticed that it became significantly worse upon my return...
When Childcare Becomes Family: A Lifelong Relationship With Our Former Au...
It was difficult the day she left. I depended on her tremendously and a strong bond of friendship had formed between all of us....