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MEET A MOM: Asli de Munnink

MEET A MOM: Asli de Munnink

Meet Asli de Munnink, a New Canaan mom of two who moved here last year from Istanbul. She works for Gartner and enjoys living in town because of “the sharing community of moms willing to shape the future of New Canaan.” This month, she is leading a fundraising...

Meet A Mom: Autumn Elmazi

Meet A Mom: Autumn Elmazi

Meet Autumn Elmazi, a local mom of three who stumbled upon a business idea after creating a summer activities calendar for her children. A friend saw a draft of the calendar and encouraged her to offer it to other families. Autumn’s friend told her, “This is a mom’s...

Preparing Your Child for Daycare

Preparing Your Child for Daycare

  Many families begin to worry about daycare from the first moment they learn that they are having a baby. When the time comes to navigate the big transition, a baby’s first day at daycare is certainly nerve wrecking, not just for Mom, but for our little ones...

6 Things to Look for in a Tick & Mosquito Spray Company

6 Things to Look for in a Tick & Mosquito Spray Company

Spring has finally sprung, and that means plenty of outdoor family time after being cooped up all winter! The only issue? As families return to their yards, so do pests like mosquitos and ticks. To prevent these harmful insects from ruining your season, homeowners are...

sweetgreen to open in Darien!

sweetgreen to open in Darien!

  sweetgreen will open in Darien on Tuesday, March 28, marking the launch of the brand's second location in Connecticut. In December 2021, sweetgreen opened its first CT store on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, CT. The 2,400-square-foot store is located at 126...

How To Remove Mold From Your Clothes!

How To Remove Mold From Your Clothes!

Mold and mildew can be a nuisance to deal with, especially if they form on your clothes. That’s why PuroClean of Wilton | Ridgefield is sharing their tips for preventing and removing mold from your laundry!

Why Camp?

Why Camp?

Sleepaway camp provides a unique landscape for children to build independence, self-esteem and, most of all, resilience.

7 Ways to Reduce Screen Time

7 Ways to Reduce Screen Time

As parents, all of us often wonder – “Are my children spending too much time in front of screens?” The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommends a variety of things depending on the child’s age, and provide recommendations for ways to help balance the screen time. Given screen time IS a reality for kids of this generation, we turned to Connecticut Children’s whose developmental pediatric experts share 7 ways you can help your child reduce their screen time…in a realistic way!

8 Maintenance Tips for Painted Surfaces!

8 Maintenance Tips for Painted Surfaces!

When it comes to the walls… sticky hands, marker and a whole bunch of other things can make it feel like you need to re-paint constantly! But, some basic maintenance can really help to keep your painted surfaces looking fresh! Check out these 8 tips from the professionals at Crystal Decor Painting!

MEET A MOM: Casey McBride of The Depot Youth Center

MEET A MOM: Casey McBride of The Depot Youth Center

Meet Casey McBride, a mom of four boys who has been teaching yoga for 22 years. Very active in the community, she serves on the Board of Directors for The Depot Youth Center and is Event Chair for the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, 80’s After Dark, which is coming up on March 25.

Are Phone Recordings Legal in a Divorce Case?

Are Phone Recordings Legal in a Divorce Case?

Recording family events and interactions may be all in good fun, but when one spouse starts recording another without his or her knowledge or consent, there can be major implications. Many people considering or going through a divorce ask whether they can make or use recordings, either audio or visual, as evidence in their case. These recordings can be useful. With the advancement of technology, however, the question of whether these recordings are legal is increasingly more complicated.

OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics is Here To Keep Your Kids Moving

OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics is Here To Keep Your Kids Moving

Because children are still growing, they require specialized orthopedic treatment. The experienced team of specialists at Coastal Orthopedics is dedicated to helping your children reach their full potential. They use the latest techniques and technologies to diagnose and treat a variety of pediatric orthopedic conditions to help your children return to their normal activities as quickly and safely as possible – while providing long-term support for optimal growth and development.

Meet a Mom: Kathleen Keady Walsh

Meet a Mom: Kathleen Keady Walsh

  Meet Kathleen Keady Walsh, one of the co-founders of the Harney Pender Keady Academy of Irish Dance, which has been serving the community for over 20 years. Kathleen is launching a new program called Little Jigz, a toddler class starting in March at the Darien...

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