Flowing sundresses, dripping ice cream cones, sandy toes...yes, summer is in full swing!
Summer brings many pleasures, and chief among them, in my humble opinion, is the beautiful bounty of sumptuous summer fruit. Berries abound, bananas beam their sunshiny hue,...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as a mom and a woman, I am no stranger to the fact that America is in the midst of a mental health crisis. One in five adults battles with a mental...
Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders
Growing up is such a layered experience for us all. I feel like I’ve had so many opportunities to view life from different perspectives.
My mother made a lot of money and flaunted it on clothing and...
Well before I even thought about becoming a mother, I heard the term 'post-partum depression.' In the 80s and 90s, post-partum depression was not too prevalent as it was rarely diagnosed and unfortunately not treated properly. Women were taught...
I have suffered from postpartum PTSD and anxiety and consider myself a warrior and now an advocate. At the time, like so many other families in our area, I didn’t know about perinatal mental health and all the wonderful...
One of the most frequently asked questions when becoming a new parent or a parent new to the area is; Can anyone recommend a pediatrician they love in the area? Yes! The Fairfield County Mom contributor team has the answers!
We found that...
I cannot remember when I first began to struggle with being overweight. I recall being a 'bigger-boned' girl in late junior high and high school. I developed quicker than some of my peers, and at times, I remember being...
I need to vent.
I know my family is not the only ones going through this season of life. I know that things could be far worse. I am thankful for modern medicine, healthcare providers who care about my children,...
I firmly believe in the positive benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. Most of the time, I run, swim, or strength train, but I am always open to trying new things. There is one form of exercise that...
I recently had coffee with a dear friend when she mentioned she was reading the book, Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist. Since she was not the first person to mention it to me, I asked her a little bit...
In + Around Fairfield County
A Guide to Where to Brunch in Fairfield County
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, and more. But let’s face it, most days, we...
