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The 2024 Private School Guide

The 2024 Private School Guide

Choosing the right school for our children is a big decision. As you consider the learning environment, teaching style and school philosophies that best suit your child and your family, Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien, Rowayton and Stamford Moms have put together the...

Energy and Mindset: The Keys to Family Harmony

Energy and Mindset: The Keys to Family Harmony

Learn helpful tips from Katherine MacLane, an Energy Healer, Mindset Coach, Author and Darien Mom. She’ll be signing her new book, Mindset Rules!, at Elm Street Books in New Canaan on Saturday, October 5th from 2-4pm.

Water Safety Tips for Baby Safety Month

Water Safety Tips for Baby Safety Month

This Baby Safety Month, Goldfish Swim School and board-certified pediatrician Dr. Molly O’Shea give 5 tips for parents when it comes to keeping babies safe around water.

MEET A MOM: Aidan Welsh

MEET A MOM: Aidan Welsh

Today’s Meet a Mom, Aidan Welsh, a Darien local and Mom of two, is a Partner at Schoonmaker George, a Greenwich-based matrimonial law firm, where Aidan has been practicing for 18 years!

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie from Kat Ashmore

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie from Kat Ashmore

This post originally appeared on the Local Moms Network. Embrace the flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice smoothie from Kathleen "Kat" Ashmore, author of Big BItes. Packed with real pumpkin, banana, and almond butter, it's a quick and satisfying  breakfast for busy...

How to Create the Perfect Lawn

How to Create the Perfect Lawn

Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or new to lawn care, there’s something incredibly satisfying about stepping onto a lush, green lawn. To create the perfect lawn, you need a mix of local expertise, thoughtful planning, and proper maintenance. With the right approach – and a little help from the pros – your lawn can become the pride of your home, staying beautiful and resilient all year long. Learn more!

Fall Activities Guide 2024!

Fall Activities Guide 2024!

Check out the latest local offerings for fall, complete with all the fun details and registration information.

Backpack Wearing – Do’s and Don’ts

Backpack Wearing – Do’s and Don’ts

With back to school time here, backpacks are all the rage! Backpacks are customizable, come in all shapes, sizes and colors and are the ultimate in self-expression. But—when not worn properly, they can cause short- or long-term problems in kids’ muscles, joints and—well—back. So what’s the right way to wear and carry a backpack? What else should you know so we can keep our learners in good physical health? Dr. Phil Mack, orthopedic surgeon with Connecticut Children’s, has answers.

2024 Tutoring & Education Services Guide!

2024 Tutoring & Education Services Guide!

Check our list of tutoring companies, teachers and education consultants who are available both virtually and in person for pre-k through high school, to offer extra help this academic year and even to help with the college admission process!

Serendipity Labs: Best of Both Worlds

Serendipity Labs: Best of Both Worlds

One of the toughest transitions of moving from pre-motherhood to a life with kids, is going from routine to chaos. I had always assumed that after my maternity leave, I would be going back to my 9-5. I didn’t know it at the time but the fate of my career as I knew it...

MEET A MOM: Morgan Edmunds

MEET A MOM: Morgan Edmunds

Meet Morgan Edmunds, a Darien native and mother of two. After working in real estate, she followed her passion and changed career paths. Today, she is a life coach who helps women navigate life transitions, from motherhood to careers and beyond.

Interview with Brooke Haven – Design on a Budget

Interview with Brooke Haven – Design on a Budget

Tell us about your design philosophy!Home design and décor doesn’t have to be expensive, overwhelming or intimidating! I design for real people, real homes and real budgets. I understand how a room needs to work based on your life and your budget. Sometimes, the...

The Local Moms Network Ultimate Baby Guide 2024

The Local Moms Network Ultimate Baby Guide 2024

With so many baby products on the market, how do you decide what you actually need for your little one? Introducing The Local Moms Network Baby Guide – a trustworthy resource created by experienced moms, for moms.

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