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Who We Play For: Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Who We Play For: Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Did you know that Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death amongst student athletes and on school campuses? And that 1 in 300 kids have an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk? That’s why the parents behind Who We Play For (WWPF) formed a...

Wondering about CBD? Welcome New England Hemp Farm!!

Wondering about CBD? Welcome New England Hemp Farm!!

Wondering about CBD? Meet New England Hemp Farm – a new Westport company, committed to delivering only the highest quality, thoroughly tested, CBD products to their customers. Not only are the founders two local Dads but the VP of Sales- Colin Bannon is the coach for the Staple’s High School Lacrosse Team! Use the discount code “MOM15” for 15% off your first purchase.

Meet a Mom: Emily Rudman of Emilie Heathe!

Meet a Mom: Emily Rudman of Emilie Heathe!

Emily Rudman is a new mom and founder of lifestyle brand Emilie Heathe, which has been featured in publications like Vogue and Allure. Her curated product lineup currently includes nontoxic nail polish, an exfoliating lip treatment, fine jewelry, makeup sets and...

Parenting During the Pandemic: Easy as ABC?

Parenting During the Pandemic: Easy as ABC?

This essay was contributed by Rachel Perks, PhD, mom of one and author of The Little A-Z: A Companion for First-Time Mothers and Their Partners  “You Got This” “We are in this together.” “Stay the course.” These days it is easy to mistake ourselves for extras in a...

MEET A MOM: Beth Lenhard

MEET A MOM: Beth Lenhard

  Meet Beth Lenhard, a mother of two and the school nurse at New Canaan Country School. She worked at Stamford Hospital for 14 years before taking on her new role at NCCS, where her children are students. Beth and her husband, Mason, grew up in Ohio and moved to...

2020 Private School Guide

2020 Private School Guide

Thank you to our sponsor, Betteridge!Whether you're still searching for the right school for your child this academic year or are beginning to think about next year, we know the decision can be a tough one and it ultimately comes down to choosing the best fit for your...

Weekdays are Kids’ Days at Pinstripes

Weekdays are Kids’ Days at Pinstripes

Pinstripes has begun a new promotion for their Kids Club Program. Monday through Thursdays, up to 4 Kids are able to enjoy $5 Kids Meals and/or $5 hour of Bowling or Bocce including shoes with each adult meal purchase. Pinstripes has lots of activities coming up for...

Our 2020 Health & Wellness Guide is Here!

Our 2020 Health & Wellness Guide is Here!

After spending the last 6 months primarily focused on our kids’ physical and emotional health, we’re finally getting a (small) chance to catch our breath and focus on ourselves. Even if it's only a quick workout or a visit to the dentist, we're trying to take a moment...

Meet the Moms Behind Impact Fairfield County!

Meet the Moms Behind Impact Fairfield County!

This week’s Meet a Mom is actually two Greenwich Moms—Katharine Sachs Lumby and Steviann Martines. They’re the co-presidents of Impact Fairfield County (Impact FFC), an incredible charitable organization founded in 2015 by Wendy Block and Vicki Craver. The innovative...

Apple Crumble Recipe!

Apple Crumble Recipe!

This recipe was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor, Host to Perfection! Wondering what to do with all those apples you picked this weekend? We love this classic recipe from the talented sisters behind Host to Perfection, using pantry ingredients we all have...

The Nurtury-Montessori – Day Care Program

The Nurtury-Montessori – Day Care Program

The Nurtury is committed to promoting quality Montessori child care for children based on these key American Montessori Society concepts: The aim of a Montessori program is to foster the development of basic trust and to assist in the normal development of the...

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