Caitlin

Caitlin
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Meet Caitlin! Caitlin grew up in Fairfield, CT and after some time living elsewhere, she is ecstatic to call the town home again. She works full-time in higher education at a local university and has found great joy in supporting college students for almost ten years. Caitlin met her husband, Matthew, in college. They were married in 2009 and welcomed their daughter, Parker, in December of 2014. She spends her free time at yoga, writing, watching sports, and attempting to change the world through advocacy and involvement in social justice movements. Connect with Caitlin on Twitter @CaitPereira.
the other months matter

The Other Months Matter, Too: A Reaction to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

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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....
Helicopter flyer

FCMB Goes Back to School :: No Fly Zone {Why to Resist Being a...

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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...
kickboxing

Kicking Butt at iLoveKickboxing

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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...
moms to the rescue

When Fellow Moms Save The Day

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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...
Moana DVD case.

Why Our Daughters Should Watch Moana

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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...
blankie

Dear Blankie {A Note to my Daughter’s Treasured Blanket}

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  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...
self care

Investing in Your Oxygen Mask {A Lesson in Self-Care}

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{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....
sophie

What Did Sophie Ever Do To Us?

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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

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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

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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...