Tag: children
Meet Jackie: Finding Balance in Motherhood
Hi, my name is Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper, and I am so excited to be a new contributor for Fairfield County Mom. I live in...
When I Catch Myself Wondering about You
Sometimes I catch myself wondering about your future self.
I wonder if you will have crushes on or date any of the children who’ve...
Transitioning From Nap Time To Quiet Time
Is your preschooler’s nap starting to unravel?
Is it taking them longer and longer to fall asleep, or is their nap getting shorter and...
Parenthood: An Endless Cycle of Decision-Making
As a mom, a wife, and a teacher, I am constantly making decisions that primarily concern the people in my life, not just me....
I’m Not Just a Stay-at-Home Mom…I’m Raising Human Beings
When I meet someone new, the inevitable question comes up, "What do you do for work?" After two years of shrugging and quietly saying,...
Ask a Pediatrician: Keeping Healthy During Fall & Winter Months
Doctor Nicholas Mongillo is a Shelton Pediatrician with decades of experience keeping infants and children (including my rowdy toddlers) healthy. He graciously took the...
Driving Off Into the Sunset (No Minivan Required)
In the early days of being pregnant with my second child, my husband and I had joked that we were just at that point...
Your Sour Patch Kid: A How-To Guide
Three and four-year-olds are best described as sour patch kids. They draw you in with sweet cuddles and kisses and an “I love you...
Baseball Summer
I’m a woman who likes to stay busy. Luckily, I married a man who is the same. With three kids who are very close...
Motherhood vs. Career: Have I Wasted My Potential?
Just the other day, my daughter looked at me from across the kitchen table and said, matter of factly, “Mommy, you never leave the...