Sarah Casimiro
Sarah grew up in Rhode Island and now lives in West Bridgewater, making brief stops in Quincy, Fall River, and East Bridgewater, along the way. She made the leap from Rhode Island to Massachusetts way back in 1999 when she decided to pursue a teaching degree at Boston University. She chose her career in 1987 and is currently teaching high school English to 10th and 12th graders, fulfilling a 6-year-old’s dream at the age of 22, a proclamation that often brings forth snickers from her students.
She became a mother for the first time in 2016 to her daughter Cecilia, then doubled down in late 2018 with the birth of her second daughter, Adelaide. She currently lives with her husband, Jason, their dog, Nanook, their cat, Lanky, and six chickens. They share a home with her parents, who live above them and also provide the most amazing childcare for Ceci and Addie.
Sarah couldn’t live without her family, her insulin pump (shout out to other T1D mamas), and Starbucks iced chai lattes. She could live without angry people, essay grading, and diaper changing.
In Defense of School Spirit Days
Chances are, if you’ve made it this far into the school year, you’ve experienced at least a handful of school spirit days — if not entire weeks — of dressing up. If you are...
5 Ways to Appreciate Your Child’s Teacher (from a Teacher’s Perspective)
Get involved. Be that parent. Parents often apologize for emailing me too often. I tell them to never apologize for advocating on behalf of their child. Open communication is important in all relationships. Whether your child is in preschool, high school, or anywhere in between, remember that you are their advocate, and you should have a relationship with their teacher. You don't have to go out of your way to set up meetings. Emails and phone calls (I prefer emails because I do not have a phone in my classroom) are adequate. As a teacher, I appreciate when a parent is involved in their child's education.
The Pearls We’ve Gathered — Wisdom Learned, Loved, and Shared by Moms
I’m a sucker for mottos. I love simple statements that help me refocus and reclaim my goal, my perspective, and my beliefs. Whether it’s advice from a therapist, encouragement from an inspirational speaker, or...
Some Like It Hot :: The Best Buffalo South of Boston
When we go out to eat, I love to order Buffalo anything — tenders, mac and cheese, nachos, even cauliflower! For many, Buffalo isn’t Buffalo outside of New York. The spicy sauce gets its...
Introducing (and Encouraging) the Dadventure
dadventure: /dədˈventʃər/ (noun): contraction of dad and adventure; a time for adventure with dad; positive and meaningful moments with one’s father. ex) Today, the girls went on a dadventure to the trampoline park, the Dollar...
I’m an Anxious Mom Raising an Anxious Kid
Recovery is not linear. That is something I learned in early sobriety when I was struggling to manage my anxiety without the crutch of alcohol. It is also something I remind myself of daily,...
5 Family Dinner Recipes in My Weekly Rotation
Getting dinner on the table night after night is hard. Would any parent disagree? As a teacher with a 45+ minute commute to and from my school, planning meals for me and my family...
Out of Touch, In Need of Space
I am completely out of touch. Not in the "I'm so old I don't know how to use TikTok" way (though that is also true), but in the "if anyone touches me right now...
I Will Always Go Back to Disney
Last year, I spent my 40th birthday at Disneyland. It. Was. Magical. This year, I spent my 41st birthday at Magic Kingdom. Once again, magical. My parents say I'm a kid at heart. They...
How to Plan a DIY Princess Makeover Party
For my oldest daughter’s 6th birthday party, we shuffled through a variety of themes before settling. We considered Bluey, Encanto, and a trampoline park, which all seemed easy enough and doable, especially as we...
When It Just Keeps Happening, What Can We Do?
I was a senior in high school when the Columbine shooting happened in 1999. I remember the fallout from it. It was the first event of its kind, and it traumatized many of us....
Not Just Chocolate :: Curating Themed Easter Baskets
It seems like there's always some holiday or another we mothers are preparing for. Well, it's time to turn our focus to Easter and the Easter basket. It’s always something!
But this year, as I’m...