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Signing up with a tick and mosquito spray service may not be the most sexy decision you’ll make as a parent and homeowner, but it is a crucial one. Ticks and mosquitos can be pesky and even dangerous to your family’s health, and many carry diseases from Lyme Disease (for ticks) to West Nile Virus (for mosquitoes). Here’s what local moms are loving about Mosquito Squad, a company founded in 2005 that has protected over 300,000 backyards in this area – and perhaps yours next!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Dogs can suffer from mental health issues just like us humans. Sadly, they cannot always tell us what is wrong though. Our friends at Active Dog shared some potential signs your pup may be silently asking for help. Read to learn more…

From tracking down the cause of a bathtub leak to fixing it and preventing future damage, PuroClean of Greenwich | Stamford explains what to be on the lookout for and what steps to take!

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Meet brothers Ilya and Rafael Gavrielov, owners of the new Ilya Rafael Salon in Darien. Ilya, a father of two, and Rafael, a father of three, both love the “small-town atmosphere” and “welcoming community.” Read about their path to opening a business together and why...

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...

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

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!

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...

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

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.

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.

Looking for family fun? Come to the Downtown Cabaret! Their Theatre for Youth Audiences productions offer a season of entertaining shows for all ages.