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First Selectman Jayme Stevenson enlists local specialists to offer support for mental health and well-being during the pandemic Story by Lesley Osborn The pandemic has had a significant impact on many people’s health, particularly in our area. While there has been...

Anyone else cleaning out their closet during this time (or planning on doing it as soon as the kids are back at school – ha!)? In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to share a company that is helping you do just that, while providing shoes for those in need, and offering a...

In 2011, founder Caryn Antonini set out to develop an early language learning system unlike anything on the market and her hard work, dedication and research led to the creation of the Early Lingo Learning System. The easy-to-use tools make language learning so fun...

Next Year in Havana, New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s latest book, about a Cuban-American woman who journeys to Havana to explore her family’s history, has garnered praise from critics around the world—including Hollywood. Actress Reese Witherspoon...

No doubt about it, anxiety and Covid-19 seem to go together like two peas in a pod. Whether you were already battling anxiety before this pandemic began, worrying about keeping your family healthy, the economy, homeschooling and more can certainly trigger it....

Hey it’s spring! The sun is getting warmer, the days are getting longer. The obvious thing is to do spring cleaning. Home security and safety is one spring cleaning item you don’t want to leave off your list! “Today’s security systems go far beyond intrusion detection...

  The latest restrictions have left many of us with our children out of school, cancelling our trips for spring break, working from home and basically unable to participate in many of our normal activities.  Social distancing and avoiding crowds have...

  If you’re a working mom who already felt constantly pulled between two busy worlds, coronavirus school closures (and adding a “teacher” job to your daily To Dos) can be incredibly overwhelming. We turned to Lauren Smith Brody, the author of The Fifth Trimester:...

Recently, we spoke to The Local Moms Network contributor Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW, about how to speak to kids about coronavirus. In the few weeks since then, many schools across the country have closed—some with little notice. Parents may be wondering not only...

A few months ago, we introduced you to Casey Georgeson, the inspiring mom of three behind Saint Jane Beauty, a clean CBD beauty brand known for their luxurious and effective serums and lip glosses. (Read her Meet a Mom here.) After chatting more with...

  Back by popular demand, DJ Joe will host a Free Virtual Dance Party II on Saturday, 3/28 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm! Joe is a participant at STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way, a not–for-profit serving individuals impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities...