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Meet a Mom: Leah DeSantis
Meet Leah DeSantis, a mother of three, dedicated volunteer, and Katonah Reading Room enthusiast.
Meet a Mom: Jackie Figueiredo
Meet Jackie Figueiredo, a Rowayton mother of two and the founder of Fig Nutrition & Wellness. As a Nutritionist, Holistic Health Practitioner and certified image consultant, Jackie “believes in developing tailored, individualized plans that encourage practical, sustainable goals that fit each person’s own goals and lifestyles.”
The Hangout Spot’s Tips for Overcoming Social Barriers
Does play with your child feel like an impossible thing to do? Does your child prefer to just fly solo all the time and no matter how hard you try, you can’t get them to share their attention with you in play or ever…so over time, your play attempts are...
HealthyBaby: Why Our Moms Are Loving These Safe Baby Products!
As new moms and then as second or third-time moms welcoming more babies, nothing is more important to us than keeping our babies happy and safe. That’s why we are thrilled to share all about a growing baby brand that is completely shaking things up (for the better): HealthyBaby.
Meet a Mom: Alla Vash-Margita, M.D., Chief of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Alla Vash-Margita, M.D., Chief of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. A board-certified OB-GYN who has been practicing for 24 years, she recently launched a specialized Adolescent...
Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide 2024
Use our Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the best options in the United States!
Help Your Child Manage Insomnia
Anxiety can disrupt a healthy sleep cycle. Here’s advice from the Anxiety Institute on what you can do for your child.
MEET A MOM: Jacqueline Nelson
Meet Jacqueline Nelson, a mother of two who lives in Fairfield. Jacqueline is a school advocate and works as the Director of Equity and Inclusion at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan. She and her family moved to Fairfield from Stamford in 2022, after falling in love with a house they wanted to fill with “love and laughs.”
MEET A MOM: Rachel Schneider
Meet Rachel Schneider, a Greenwich mother of two. A psychotherapist and clinical social worker, she currently has a private practice where she works with adults.
MEET A MOM: Blake Bueckman
Meet Blake Bueckman, a mom of two, Stamford JCC Board President and Associate Director of Admission at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan.
MEET A DAD: Mark Gilrain
Meet Mark Gilrain, a Westport father of twin 16-year-old sons and a local real estate agent. He and his family moved here from New York City in 2011, because they love how “Westport is relaxed and inclusive, and it has an excellent lifestyle for friendship, eating, and activities.”
Essential questions to ask a Family Law Attorney in the initial interview
Consulting with an attorney about a divorce case may seem overwhelming. If you have never been through the process, you may not know what questions to ask or what information may or may not be relevant. In addition, emotions are often high since it may feel like so much is at stake. For these reasons, it can be helpful to be prepared with specific questions during your first meeting with a divorce lawyer.
Fibroids 101 with Dr. Elizabeth Lucal of Nuvance Health
Everything you need to know about this common health condition from a local M.D.
MEET A MOM: Melissa Baker
Meet Melissa Baker, a New Canaan mother of three and a cellist with the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony in NYC.
Host a Valentine’s Day Party for Your Family
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day by way of recipes, decor, crafts, books, and movies. Pick one or two items that feel easy and doable to you and go for it!
The Valentine’s Day Reading List for Children
February is Black History Month and Valentine’s Day lands smack in the middle of the month, so we’ve put together a reading list to celebrate love, kindness and inclusion.
MEET A MOM: Dr. Dana Murphy
Meet Dr. Dana Murphy, a New Canaan mom of three who is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. After practicing in a traditional primary care setting for over 13 years, Dr. Murphy recently joined forces with Dr. Larry Leibowitz at Matrix Personalized Medicine and is currently enrolling new patients in her concierge practice.
The Children’s School February Open House
The Children’s School invites you to learn more about their child-centered mission at our Open House on Friday, February 9, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Unlocking Thrive: Navigating the Hidden Dangers of Self-Awareness for Mom’s Mental Health
In the fast-paced world of motherhood, where each day brings new challenges and triumphs, it's crucial for moms to prioritize their mental health. As an energy healer and mindset coach, Katherine MacLane sheds light on the often-overlooked aspect of self-awareness...
The One Thing Every Mom Can Learn from Dry January
By Julie Vincent The nature of Dry January is polarizing — you are either a heck yes or an umm, no for a month of no drinking after the holidays. I decided I was “in” this year, but with one caveat — I wanted to have a different mindset about it all. I didn’t...