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MEET A MOM: Victoria Linnartz

MEET A MOM: Victoria Linnartz

Meet Victoria Linnartz, a New Canaan mom of two. An interior designer by trade, she is making her debut as an author. She wrote Olivia’s Gift to share her story of having two dyslexic children and how “each child foraged their learning journey.”

Easter Brunch Tablescape Ideas to Try

Easter Brunch Tablescape Ideas to Try

I always look forward to the holidays, setting a table and getting family together brings me such joy. This year, we will be hosting a casual Easter brunch

Wondering about the “Mysterious Illness” affecting Dogs?

Wondering about the “Mysterious Illness” affecting Dogs?

Given many of us dog owners have been experiencing – or hearing about – dogs with a new mysterious respiratory illness, we turned to our friends @activedogllc, for their thoughts and additional information about what is going on with dogs right now and how to keep your dog safe!

Do you need a fun audit?

Do you need a fun audit?

During winter break, I stumbled upon a book called The Fun Habit that I knew I had to read. To be honest, for a while after becoming a parent, I lost the drive to focus on my own fun. With full days of playing with my kids, coordinating their activities, managing a...

Prioritizing Your Mental Health

Prioritizing Your Mental Health

Filled with joyous moments and unexpected challenges, the journey of motherhood can be a whirlwind.Among the chaos, it’s important to recognize the toll it can take on your mental well-being. The importance of mental health. The stress and anxiety often experienced...

St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

These Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama just might be your lucky charm for a fun, festive St. Patrick’s Day party.

Fostering Lead(her)ship Potential

Fostering Lead(her)ship Potential

Women’s rights have evolved and expanded over the course of the last century. More and more women are growing into positions of power, that in the past were dominated solely by men.

24 Questions Teens Should Ask Doctors (from the Experts at Connecticut Children’s)

24 Questions Teens Should Ask Doctors (from the Experts at Connecticut Children’s)

We all work hard to empower our kids to speak up when the time is right. By the time your child enters their teenage years, they should be getting ready to take charge of their own health. The more confident they feel speaking up at doctor’s visits, the better. It gives their doctor more information to support them through adolescence – and sets your child up for healthy behaviors later in life too. How can you empower your teen to get more involved at doctor’s visits? Here are tips, with help from Connecticut Children’s psychologists Lauren Ayr-Volta, PhD, and Siddika Mulchan, PsyD.

Health & Wellness Guide 2024

Health & Wellness Guide 2024

Check out some local offerings to put you on the right path to looking and feeling your best all through 2024 and beyond!

Meet a Mom: Leah DeSantis

Meet a Mom: Leah DeSantis

Meet Leah DeSantis, a mother of three, dedicated volunteer, and Katonah Reading Room enthusiast.

Meet a Mom: Jackie Figueiredo

Meet a Mom: Jackie Figueiredo

Meet Jackie Figueiredo, a Rowayton mother of two and the founder of Fig Nutrition & Wellness. As a Nutritionist, Holistic Health Practitioner and certified image consultant, Jackie “believes in developing tailored, individualized plans that encourage practical, sustainable goals that fit each person’s own goals and lifestyles.”

The Hangout Spot’s Tips for Overcoming Social Barriers

The Hangout Spot’s Tips for Overcoming Social Barriers

  Does play with your child feel like an impossible thing to do? Does your child prefer to just fly solo all the time and no matter how hard you try, you can’t get them to share their attention with you in play or ever…so over time, your play attempts are...

HealthyBaby: Why Our Moms Are Loving These Safe Baby Products!

HealthyBaby: Why Our Moms Are Loving These Safe Baby Products!

As new moms and then as second or third-time moms welcoming more babies, nothing is more important to us than keeping our babies happy and safe. That’s why we are thrilled to share all about a growing baby brand that is completely shaking things up (for the better): HealthyBaby.

Help Your Child Manage Insomnia

Help Your Child Manage Insomnia

Anxiety can disrupt a healthy sleep cycle. Here’s advice from the Anxiety Institute on what you can do for your child.

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