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Tips for Overcoming Social Barriers
Does playing with your child feel like an impossible thing to do? Does your child always prefer to fly solo, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t get them to share their...
Why Am I Awake at 3 a.m.?
If you’re awake at 3 a.m., give me a call.
I’m kidding, of course. We all have periods where we don’t sleep well. It’s normal when the stress response is up to have a fitful night...
Which Cruise Should I Choose?
Are you looking for a vacation away from theme park commotion yet desiring more engaging recreation than a beach retreat? The cruise industry has become a popular method of travel for families, offering unique...
My Ozempic Journey
I want to preface this by stating that I am not a medical professional in any capacity; I am simply a mother who sought a way to enhance my health and shed some weight....
Top Vacation Destinations Within a 3-Hour Drive of Fairfield County
It’s that time of year again when the weather gets cold enough that we all start dreaming of warmer weather and summer vacations! As a mom of two daughters, I can relate to wanting...
Learning Social Skills With Pets
Animals make great companions. Whether you have pets of your own, have a service animal, visit with friends and family who have pets, or visit animals on a farm. No matter how you get...
New Routines For the New Year
The New Year is a great opportunity to reflect on the past year and determine the areas we’d like to grow in. While typical cliche New Year’s resolutions are associated with signing up for...
I Need to Be Medicated
I’m proud to say that I am starting this year out right (for me); by right, I mean medicated.
This is not my first go-round with antidepressants or anxiety medication. One might say I was...
My Farewell to Alcohol
I remember the first drink that I had.
I held off a lot longer than the majority of my friends did. It was my sophomore year in high school, and I was at a party...
In-Law Dread {Holiday Edition}
The holidays always bring about this feeling deep in my gut.
It is a feeling of dread.
It is the feeling of wanting to make the season magical for my kids but wondering when...