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DNC Moms Spring Article – 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...
Summer Activities & Camp Guide 2024
Summer fun and day camp is around the corner. Register for sports, art, crafting, coding and more!
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
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
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.
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
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.
Top 5 Reasons to Take your Family to the Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Looking for family fun? Come to the Downtown Cabaret! Their Theatre for Youth Audiences productions offer a season of entertaining shows for all ages.
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!
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!
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.
Meet a Mom: Alla Vash-Margita, M.D., Chief of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Alla Vash-Margita, M.D., Chief of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. A board-certified OB-GYN who has been practicing for 24 years, she recently launched a specialized Adolescent...
Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide 2024
Use our Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the best options in the United States!
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.
Essential questions to ask a Family Law Attorney in the initial interview
Consulting with an attorney about a divorce case may seem overwhelming. If you have never been through the process, you may not know what questions to ask or what information may or may not be relevant. In addition, emotions are often high since it may feel like so much is at stake. For these reasons, it can be helpful to be prepared with specific questions during your first meeting with a divorce lawyer.
Fibroids 101 with Dr. Elizabeth Lucal of Nuvance Health
Everything you need to know about this common health condition from a local M.D.
MEET A MOM: Melissa Baker
Meet Melissa Baker, a New Canaan mother of three and a cellist with the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony in NYC.
Host a Valentine’s Day Party for Your Family
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day by way of recipes, decor, crafts, books, and movies. Pick one or two items that feel easy and doable to you and go for it!
The Valentine’s Day Reading List for Children
February is Black History Month and Valentine’s Day lands smack in the middle of the month, so we’ve put together a reading list to celebrate love, kindness and inclusion.
MEET A MOM: Dr. Dana Murphy
Meet Dr. Dana Murphy, a New Canaan mom of three who is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. After practicing in a traditional primary care setting for over 13 years, Dr. Murphy recently joined forces with Dr. Larry Leibowitz at Matrix Personalized Medicine and is currently enrolling new patients in her concierge practice.