Around Town
Eat the Rainbow Board from The BakerMama
If one of your goals for the New Year is to add more fruits and veggies into your family diet, this Eat the Rainbow Board created by The BakerMama may just help you check that off your list. Assemble it at the beginning of the week to set out at dinner for a...
Dr. Madhu Mathur with Lifestyle Medicine Center gives her tips for establishing healthy habits as a family in the new year!
by Dr. Madhu Mathur, MD, MPH, the Pediatrician and Obesity Medicine Physician, Lifestyle Medicine Center Our new year resolutions are invariably about becoming our best selves, and this may be the perfect time to prioritize your family’s health.But before you sign the...
New Year’s Eve Celebrations for Families!
Check out this list of family celebrations for NYE, courtesy of our sister site, Stamford Moms. Ring in 2023 a little early so the kids get to bed on time! Plus, read about some fun ways to celebrate at home!
Meet A Mom: Haley Davidson of F45 Norwalk
Meet Haley Davidson, a Norwalk mom and personal trainer who moved here from New York City. She started her health journey when she was getting in shape to pursue a dance career. Fitness became her “new passion,” so she got her personal training certification and...
The Play Space’s Advice on Meeting New/Unfamiliar Relatives or Family Friends Over the Holidays
The Holidays are a joyous time of tradition and family, however, they also come with a whole host of extra social demands which can include visiting new and unfamiliar places and relatives or family friends. For children who already need support navigating the social...
Hannukah Latkes!
Mike Geller of Mike’s Organic shares his favorite recipe for Hannukah.
Holiday Gift Guide 2022!
Reach the holiday finish line with our 2022 Gift Guide. Happy Shopping!
Growing Resilient: What Your Child Needs to Get Through Tough Times
Resilience is the ability to overcome serious stress or difficulty, and bounce back stronger than ever. With increasing pressures academically, athletically and socially on kids these days, being resilient is critical. In this series, Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts share keys to resilience, and how to help your child be resilient.
Christmas Fudge
Get in the holiday spirit with a festive (and delicious) fudge recipe!
The Coastal Orthopedics Team Has Grown and Is Always Here to Keep You Moving!
We have some exciting news to share here at Coastal Orthopedics – we have another accomplished specialist joining our team – Dr. Paulina Piekarska, DPM. Meet Dr. Piekarska, a foot & ankle specialist, surgeon, and podiatrist with expertise in both operative and non-operative treatments. She specializ-es in the treatment of a variety of lower extremity conditions commonly expe-rienced by children including sports injuries, heel pain, and Sever’s disease!
Meet a Mom: Lori Leckliter
Today’s Meet a Mom is artist Lori Leckliter, a mother of two who moved to town in 2014. A former fashion designer at Ralph Lauren, Lori started focusing on painting and action portraiture when she left New York City for the suburbs. For Lori, her career in fashion...
11 Signs Your Child Should See A Pediatric Chiropractor
Did you know that chiropractic care isn’t just for adults with back pain? The benefits of chiropractic care extend beyond pain relief! Chiropractic care is actually focused on the health of your nervous system!
Meet A Mom: Jeanne Collins
Meet Jeanne Collins, the New Canaan mom behind JerMar Designs. Jeanne, who grew up in Greenwich, settled here for the "small-town vibe and friendly atmosphere" as well as the "sophistication and culture." She started her company in 2020 after leaving her...
The Play Space’s Tips for Successful Traveling
Travel Tips For Young Children Traveling long distances with little ones can be challenging, especially if you are ill-prepared. Regardless of whether you are traveling by train, plane, or car, requiring little ones to stay cool, calm, and collected for the entire...
MEET A MOM: Kristin Pierce
Meet Kristin Pierce, the New Canaan mom behind Shooting Stars NYC! Kristin and her husband lived in New York City for over 20 years before moving to New Canaan with their daughter, Harper. She created Shooting Stars, a competitive dance and performing arts company,...
MEET A MOM—Dr. Sarah Lacarrubba
Meet Dr. Sarah Lacarrubba, a mother of two boys who practiced family medicine in Manhattan and Westchester County before transitioning to medical aesthetics. Looking for a “coastal town with a strong sense of community,” she and her family moved to Darien in...
How will your property be divided in a divorce in the state of Connecticut?
If you are going through a divorce or preparing for a divorce, it is important to think of how property will be divided. Connecticut is considered an all-property state, which means each spouse’s property, regardless of how it is titled or how it was acquired, can be divisible in a divorce. Learn from the divorce lawyers at Ferro & Battey, LLC how this typically works and what you should know.
Biographer Andrew Morton to Discuss His Book, THE QUEEN!
Darien Library and Ferguson Library invite all British royalty enthusiasts to a special event on this side of the Atlantic that is not to be missed. Biographer Andrew Morton, bestselling author of biographies of the Duke and Dutchess of Windsor, Prince Andrew,...
Everyday Celebrations from Scratch!
The holidays are just a few short weeks away, and that means holiday parties are about to be in full swing. Whether you’re hosting family for casual dinners or throwing a formal fete for a crowd, a new book from Maria Provenzano, “Everyday Celebrations from Scratch”,...
5 Ways to Make Matching Holiday PJs A Tradition that Works for Your Family!
Matching PJs have been a growing family tradition for years, creating priceless memories—as well as photos for social media! But getting kids (not to mention spouses!) to take part in any group activities can sometimes require some prodding. That’s why we’re sharing...