Caitlin
The Other Months Matter, Too: A Reaction to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
I must admit that the entire month of October deemed as, "Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Awareness Month," is weighing on me. I keep seeing posts all over the internet and on social media....
FCMB Goes Back to School :: No Fly Zone {Why to Resist Being a...
As mothers, we understand one of the most critical components to our children’s young lives is their education. Since it’s time to ring in a new school year, the contributors at Fairfield County Moms...
Kicking Butt at iLoveKickboxing
Getting motivated to workout can be quite the challenge, but getting motivated to workout as a mom can be darn near impossible. So when I was offered the opportunity to head to Fairfield County...
When Fellow Moms Save The Day
Do you ever have those mornings when you wake up, and you need to escape?
I don't mean off to any place too far away (although Fiji sounds pretty perfect right about now), but you...
Why Our Daughters Should Watch Moana
The first Disney movie I saw in the theaters was The Little Mermaid. I honestly don't remember much about the experience, except that I found Ursula to be terrifying and brushing hair with a...
Dear Blankie {A Note to my Daughter’s Treasured Blanket}
Dear Blankie,
When I added you to my baby registry one rainy weekend morning, I had no idea the significance you'd bring to my life. I distinctly remember running my fingertips over your brushed muslin...
Investing in Your Oxygen Mask {A Lesson in Self-Care}
{The Panic Attack}
A panic attack? Was I having a panic attack? I'd discussed the clinical side in my graduate counseling classes, and I had witnessed students have them throughout my career in higher education....
What Did Sophie Ever Do To Us?
Sophie La Girafe holds a special place in my heart. I know you are judging me for saying such a thing about a child's teething toy - I get it, believe me. But honestly, she...
The Post-Holiday Toy Purge
After seeing a friend clean out a pretty massive amount of toys last week, I was inspired to do the same. The recent holiday had brought quite a few new toys into our house....
The Magic of the Broken Snow Globe
It was a typical weeknight about ten days before Christmas. I had a list of twenty items that needed to be completed before the holiday arrived, yet the idea of sitting on my couch...