When you are going through a divorce involving children, it may be difficult to think about long-term plans. Children grow up faster than you expect, and before you know it they will be considering college or some other post-secondary training. Planning for college tuition should be part of the divorce process, and Connecticut law allows courts to order parents to help pay for their children’s education expenses. The attorneys at Ferro & Battey, LLC can help guide you through this process so feel free to reach out to them at 203-424-0482 to learn more about how to navigate this challenging time.

Middle and high school are critical periods in any young person’s life, as these are the years that will help shape the person they will become. Selecting a school for this formative time comes down to a series of choices — about academic quality, community, values, relationships, extracurricular pursuits, college placement and more. So the question arises: What is the best environment for this experience to take place? We invite you to meet some of our Hopkins parents, as they share their thoughts about the transformative education and close community they’ve found at Hopkins School.

Kathleen Ashmore is a social media star, with 1.7 million followers on TikTok alone. Every day, Kathleen (aka Kat) shares recipes and secrets from her chef days. So what does a TikTok chef, and busy mom, keep in her pantry—and more importantly, how does she keep it...

Sleep and skincare are two things that have become more important to many of us since becoming moms. Whether you’re waking up with babies, waiting up for teenagers, or simply burning the candle at both ends, good sleep is priceless. Skincare, too, becomes more...

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 90s, and launched Will Smith’s career, pre-Men in Black. On Super Bowl Sunday, with Smith as Executive Producer, the show returned as a modern drama, Bel-Air, on the Peacock Network. (Watch the...

This story was contributed by Library Mom Rosemary D’Urso. Follow her on Instagram @librarymombooks and head to  Librarymom.com for more book picks for kids!   It’s Women’s History Month and I have the perfect picture book biographies to wow and inspire children!...

Do you ever wonder how people get in shape, and stay fit? Send Me a Trainer shares 5 Tips to Stay Fit!

Your child has probably heard about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and they may have seen disturbing footage on the news or on social media. This raises a question that parents often struggle with after scary and tragic events: What’s the best way to talk to kids about the news while also managing your own emotions as parents? Connecticut Children’s developmental pediatrician Robert D. Keder, MD, shares advice.

Having a few good board games on rotation is a great idea whether your kids are toddlers or teens. Too cold to spend much time outside? Kids home sick? Need to enforce a screen time break? Board games are a solution to all of these. Plus, they teach important life...

Wilton, CT – Hoffman Landscapes has been selected to receive an Awards of Excellence – Decade Award by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). To qualify for a Decade Award, a property must first be selected...

February is Black History Month. If you’re looking for ways this month (and always) to celebrate Black History and have age appropriate discussions about race and racism, you’ll want to bookmark our latest interview with our psychology contributor, Reon Baird-Feldman, PhD.

Easton Country Day is a small, independent, coeducational school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.  Easton Country Day School was founded by educators who wanted the best possible academic and social foundation for their own children, in a learning...

For the past two years, we have all been spending a great deal of time at home. But if your home harbors mold, lead, poor indoor air quality, exposed asbestos or contaminated water, your family’s health may be impacted.

We love keeping our kids busy with arts and crafts!  What we don’t love so much? The mess. Our very own Lindsey Harrison of New Canaan & Darien Moms and Home with the Harrisons (a lifestyle and parenting blog) shares ideas to achieve "Less Mess Arts & Crafts...

This Valentine's craft is not only adorable—and a perfect gift for friends or grandparents—it's a ton of fun for kids of all ages. Thank you to Ximena from Create with XnD for sharing this wonderful idea! Valentine's Spinner Art Materials 1. Salad spinner 2. Cut out...