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Weird Wonders at The Maritime Aquarium

Weird Wonders at The Maritime Aquarium

Join The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk for Weird Wonders, a day of wacky experiments and mind-blowing science shows on Saturday, November 5. They are partnering with Mad Science of Fairfield County to bring science to life through a variety of hands-on, fun STEM...

Everyday Apple Tart!

Everyday Apple Tart!

Whether you're baking for Thanksgiving, or just want to use up your apple-picking stash, this Everyday Apple Tart from TikTok star Kathleen Ashmore is an instant classic (that happens to be gluten-free!).    INSTRUCTIONS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2/3 cup...

Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes!

Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes!

  Need a last minute Halloween treat? Try these festive Candy Corn Ice Cream Sundaes from South OC Moms Network!   Ingredients Vanilla Ice Cream (you can also use orange sherbet if you want to dye one less layer)Food coloring: yellow and orangeWhip...

MEET A MOM—Shelby K. Smith

MEET A MOM—Shelby K. Smith

Today’s Meet a Mom is Shelby K. Smith, a mother of two and an artist in Darien. A former beauty executive, Shelby is a self-taught artist who turned her talent—and passion for color—into a new hobby during the pandemic. Shelby’s modern, geometric works will be on...

MEET A MOM – Margaret Riley

MEET A MOM – Margaret Riley

Meet Margaret Riley, a New Canaan mom of three and Executive Director of the YMCA. She and her family are long-time residents who moved to town in 1998, and their most memorable town events include: summer concerts at Waveny, the Fourth of July fireworks and caroling...

Tips To Help Your Child Set Limits On Candy This Halloween!

Tips To Help Your Child Set Limits On Candy This Halloween!

Looking for ways to keep your kids from eating their entire bag of candy after trick or treating on Halloween? Dr. Madhu Mathur, MD, MPH, the Pediatrician and Obesity Medicine Physician with Lifestyle Medicine Center gives tips for preparing your child before heading out and helping them set healthy limits (without a meltdown)!

MEET A MOM— Maureen Sullivan

MEET A MOM— Maureen Sullivan

Meet Maureen Sullivan, or as her family & friends call her, Mo, a quintessential “people person” who loves to strike up a convo and make connections with anyone she meets. Mo works in real estate and lives in Rowayton with her husband, baby, and dog. You might see...

Meet Kaile Zagger, Westport mom making groundbreaking change in the infant health space

Meet Kaile Zagger, Westport mom making groundbreaking change in the infant health space

Did you know that 9 out of 10 babies in the US are born without a critical strain of bac-teria (EVC001) that improves immunity, cognition and metabolomic health? Today we are speaking with Kaile Zagger, Westport mom and CEO of Infinant Health, a company working to replenish this bacteria in newborns, setting them on a trajectory for im-proved lifelong health! After years spent working on groundbreaking late-stage breast cancer research, she is now focused on revolutionizing the infant health space, and has been hailed by her peers as a “Warrior for women and children.”

MEET AN AUTHOR—Jacqueline Telgheder

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!

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!

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...

Meet a Mom—Jennifer Foster

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.

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