Around Town
5 Reasons to Join a Music Class with your Little One!
Thinking about joining a music class with your little one? Music Together gives us 5 reasons why you should!
MEET AN AUTHOR—Jacqueline Telgheder
We spoke with Jacqueline Telgheder, a Darien-based Parent Coach, who just launched her first book, Parenting with Ease. This helpful guide is filled with “impactful action steps” for parents that “present a way out of the trenches” while raising children and guiding...
How to Get Amazing Holiday Photos!
Holiday photos are one of the great end of year traditions. Sending out festive cards and updating framed photographs in your home is always lovely and nostalgic. The process itself, however, can get a little tricky (very tricky if you happen to have one or more...
The 2022 Private School Guide!
Choosing the right school for our children is a big decision and we know that it can feel overwhelming. As you consider the learning environment, teaching style and school philosophies that best suit your child, we hope this guide is helpful in your search. New...
Pumpkin Picking Season is Here!
October means Pumpkin Picking season! Grab the kids and pack up for a fun family outing. Scroll down for a list of pumpkin patches nearby!
Meet a Mom—Jennifer Foster
Meet Jennifer Foster, a mother of three from Darien. Besides hockey, running is a favorite family activity, and one of their top spots is Waveny Park. Jennifer serves as a Board member of the Mather Homestead Foundation as well as Board Chair of St. Luke’s School. Learn more about Jennifer, her family and why she loves living in Fairfield County.
Now Accepting Applications for 2023-24
Join New Canaan Country School for an upcoming Fall Admission Event! New Canaan Country School is holding a variety of virtual and in-person admission events to become more familiar with their Pre-K through Grade 9 program and community.
MEET A MOM—Sarah Collins-Napier
This week’s Meet a Mom is Sarah Collins-Napier, a Darien mother of two who decided to move here for the family-friendly community. Sarah, who is a Pilates instructor at Darien Pilates, helps her clients become stronger and injury-free so they can pursue a healthy and pain-free life.
RSV, Colds, Fever, COVID: This Year’s Back-to-School Guide for Parents!
With kids back to school, parents are back to monitoring every cough, sniffle, fever, and other symptoms of illness. But this year will be different. Common colds and other viruses that nearly vanished during the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to return, and no one knows for sure how that will play out at home and in classrooms.
Local Apple Picking Guide
Cooler temperatures and sweater weather are here, which means big cups of hot cocoa, school events, and of course APPLE SEASON! Here is a list of the best family friendly recommendations in CT and NY! In addition to apple picking, many of these wonderful farms also...
Learn How Your Child Can Prepare to Thrive
St. Luke’s invites everyone considering or curious about private school to join us for an upcoming admissions event to find out how St. Luke’s prepares students to thrive.
Creating a Positive Family Dynamic Surrounding Food!
We talked to Dr. Madhu Mathur, MD, MPH, the Pediatrician and Obesity Medicine Physician behind Lifestyle Medicine Center about family dynamics around food and how to get into a comfortable routine this school year!
MEET A MOM—Sicily Bennett
Meet Sicily Bennett, a mother of three and the founder of Rockmore Wellness, which promotes balanced living. After Sicily and her husband spent a weekend at Roger Sherman Inn in New Canaan, they fell in love with the town and eventually moved their family here....
Family Fun Day at Chelsea Piers!
Activities are for children ages 6 months – 13 years including, Trampoline Park, Rock Climbing Wall, Batting Cages, Soccer, Basketball, Inflatable Bounce Houses, Squash, Foosball, Ping Pong, Little Athletes Zone, and more! The event is FREE and you do not need to be a Chelsea Piers member to attend. Space is limited and registration is required.
2022 Tutoring Guide!
We all want what's best for our children. So whether they're having difficulty in a subject, preparing for a standardized test or want to improve their grades, we want to be sure our children have the support they need to succeed! That's why Greenwich, New Canaan,...
5 Reasons You Should Work with a Designer!
Need 5 reasons why you should hire a designer?
MEET A MOM—Amanda Spatola
This week’s spotlight is on Amanda Spatola—a Rowayton mom of three. She’s also a top producing agent with Houlihan Lawrence Darien, a youth lacrosse coach, and a renovation and design enthusiast. After graduating from Middlebury College where she was a member of the...
Q&A with Dr. Ferdman of Yale New Haven’s Children’s Hospital
Dina Ferdman, M.D. is a mom of three kids five and under (!) as well as a Yale Medicine pediatric cardiologist who sees patients at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. She is the the Director of the Pediatric Echocardiogram Program and Co-Director of the Fetal Care...
FALL ACTIVITIES GUIDE 2022
Kids are heading back to school, so it’s time for new activities! Check out the latest local offerings, complete with all the fun details and registration information.
Meet Dana: The Woman at the Forefront of Greenwich’s Restaurant Industry
Meet Dana Cifone, the Director of Operations and restauranteur extraordinaire, who is at the heart of Townhouse in Greenwich. She shares with us her journey in opening Townhouse, her love for food, and the biggest challenges and rewards that come with working in the...