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New Canaan Country School to host Pre-K event
Parents are invited to take a closer look at a typical day in the life of the Pre-K program at New Canaan Country School on Wednesday, May 2
Weekend Roundup, 4.27.2018
Your Weekend Roundup is here! So many great events for the family or a night away from the kids! Even more activities on our calendar!
What causes childhood asthma?
Researchers continue to learn what causes asthma. It is not entirely understood. The following things play a part: Genetics. Asthma runs in families. Allergies. Some allergies are more common in people with asthma. And, allergies also tend to run in families....
Prom Prep: A Checklist for Parents
Prom season is upon us! Here is our quick prom-prep checklist for parents!
Invisalign – Everybody's doing it! Is it for you? Here are my findings…
No that is not me…nor is that my husband, but they have beautiful smiles which is what I’ve set out to obtain.
Calling all Parents – Coastal Orthopedics Pediatric Spine Specialist – Dr. Robert Brady…
For moms looking to find a trusted partner in treating childhood conditions of the spine, they will find a true friend in Dr. Robert Brady of Ortho CT Coastal Orthopedics.
Weekend Roundup April 20, 2018
Your Weekend Roundup is here! So many great events to start enjoying spring! Even more activities on our calendar including lots of places to celebrate Earth Day!
Homework Dominoes
It’s 8:30 on a Tuesday night. You’ve gone to your teenager’s room to see how their homework is going. You: How are things going? Teenager: OK You: What does that mean? Are you done with your homework? Teenager: Not really. I’m having trouble with...
The 9th Annual New Canaan Dog Days of Summer at Pet Pantry
The ultimate furry FUN-raiser evolves with new activities, giveaways, and more event features to entertain the whole family.
Food Allergy Connecticut Announces Interactive Family Workshop
Food Allergy Connecticut announced its spring workshop, Taking Charge: Empowering Families to Manage Food Allergies with Confidence and Promote Awareness
Tips from the Clutter Nanny!
It’s Spring (believe it or not). With the sunshine (coming), longer daylight hours, and the bloom of new flowers, it’s natural to make Spring a time to cleanse, purge and re-organize. You hear or read about how decluttering your home is the way to decluttering your life, BUT . . . you have kids, and well, that makes things a little more difficult.
April Vacation Programs!
Home for April Break? Check out some of our awesome local camps!
Local eateries to host food drive in support of The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County
Owners Mike and Krista Pietrafeso at Roost in Darien, CT Starting Monday, April 2 through Friday, April 6, Ada’s Kitchen + Coffee (Riverside) and its new sister-store, Roost (Darien), will be hosting their first annual food drive in support of The Food...
Mom Shaming: Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes Shares her Personal Experience
Before I had a baby, I had heard the term “mom shaming” thrown around a lot by my friends and on social media. I’d nod in agreement at how awful it was, but never fully understood the extent of it until I got pregnant.
Family Music Benefit Concert for the Sandy Hook Promise
Music Together of Fairfield County is proud to present a Family Music Benefit Concert featuring International Music Together recording artist "Uncle Gerry" Dignan and their talented teachers. Families with young children ages 0 to 8 are welcome...
Spring Break 2018!
It’s that time of year again, bring on Spring Break! It is always hard to find the perfect family vacation spot but here are our top three picks for this Spring Break.
Five Spring Trends From Our Grocery Stores
Spring’s finally here—or at least we hope so! In fashion, we have a good idea of what to expect this season: lavender hues, asymmetrical neck lines, checks, and fringe. But what trends can you expect to find in the grocery store?
Search NO Further for All Local Easter Events. Hoppy Easter!
All your local egg and scavenger hunts, egg tosses, egg painting, easter bunny greeting, cupcake making and more!
At-Home Workout for Moms: Anel Dzafic, Countdown Fitness
Making time for exercise as a mom can be a challenge. I watch my own wife struggle with this on a weekly basis, so I created an at-home workout for her and her friends that can be done when the baby is napping or you have 30 minutes of spare time.
Contact Sports and Kids: How to Keep Your Children Safe
Each year, more than 2.6 million children, 19 years old and younger, visit the emergency department for both recreation and sports-related injuries. Kids are at greater risk than adults for sports injuries because they are still growing and developing. The risk...