Eirene, Author at GIT Mom

How To Mentally Prepare Your Child For Summer Camp (And Yourself!)

Summer day camp is a great way to keep structure during a time when kids can go off the rails with their routine, and create

June 27, 2017 No Comments

Summer Swim Fun with Goldfish Swim School

Summer is here and the top of everyone’s “Summer Fun” list is swimming! My family and I love the water but for safety reasons I’ve

June 16, 2017 No Comments

My Kid Asked Me About The Terror Attacks in England. What Do I Say?

With the current political climate and reports of terrorism consuming the media, it is inevitable your children are going to ask questions about what they’re

June 6, 2017 No Comments

How to Rise Above It, Moms!

Being a mom is challenging. Being a working mom is challenging. Keeping track of who I am as an individual is even more challenging. I

May 18, 2017 No Comments

I’m In Perimenopause, But I’m Not Going Down Without A Fight!

I am a very healthy 46-year-old woman, but between my commitment to a healthy lifestyle and my good luck in the gene pool, people often

May 18, 2017 No Comments

Video: How To Get Mom-ME Time

Eirene explains everything you need to know about Mom-ME time, so you can have guilt-free happy mommy time! Please watch and enjoy, then get out

April 28, 2017 No Comments

Stop Ranting and Get Off the Complaining Carousel

What’s with the ranting mama? “I work just as much as my husband, yet I’m the one doing all of the housework, the cooking, cleaning

March 23, 2017 No Comments

Traveling With Extended Family Without Wanting to Disown Them

My family of five loves to travel, so we escape Chicago as often as humanly possible. In fact, my youngest had his first trip out

March 23, 2017 No Comments

Episode 68 of the Mama Bear Dares Podcast: Get it Together; An Interview with Eirene

Listen in on an intimate conversation that offers hope, understanding, and a few practical tips on life in the trenches. Check out the podcast on Mama Bear Dares.

March 21, 2017 No Comments

Spring Break Travel, Staycation & Destination Ideas with Eirene!

Whether you plan to travel to some near or far-flung destination or you’re just kicking back at home, you’ll need tips for making your family