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3 Ways to Transform Your New Year’s Resolution Into Healthy Habits
This year, I want to exercise more, lose weight and eat better – sound familiar? That’s because some of our most common New Year’s resolutions revolve around adopting healthier lifestyles. While it’s easy to come up with a resolution, many of us struggle to stick to...
The Hangout Spot’s Recommendations for Taking the Stress out of the Holidays
Holidays are an exciting time to spend quality time with family and friends, enjoy great food, and embrace the season of giving. Holidays can also be extremely stressful: from the never ending to do list, the decorations, preparations, gift shopping, and endless...
Meet a Mom: Elizabeth Ballantyne
Meet Elizabeth Ballantyne, the New Canaan mom of two behind Stories, Songs, and Senses. Her parent-child classes are for toddlers up to age four, and they involve "digging into various sensory bins—rice, slime, gooey mud, finger paint, water play." The groups...
Holiday Gift Guide 2023
‘Tis the Season! Get some holiday inspiration with our 2023 Gift Guide and find the perfect present for everyone.
PuroClean of Wilton | Ridgefield: 5 Tips to Protect your Roof for Winter!
PuroClean of Wilton | Ridgefield is sharing 5 tips for preparing your roof for winter!
Meet a Founder: Melissa Bernstein
Meet Melissa Bernstein, the co-founder of inimitable toy brand Melissa & Doug, and now Lifelines, a collection of physical tools designed for stress relief using a revolutionary wellness technique called Sensory Immersion™: using your senses to send calming signals to your brain.
Navigating Your Child’s Growing Pains
A Guide To Knowing When To Seek Professional Advice As your child grows and becomes increasingly active in sports and activities, they are more susceptible to injuries such as fractures, specifically with growth plates. Also known as epiphyseal plates, growth plates...
25 Reasons Your Elf Didn’t Move
Ah, the Elf. A mercurial fellow, he (or she) is apt to get himself into some questionable situations this season. Hanging from the mantle like a tiny daredevil? Taking a bath in rainbow sprinkles? Fishing in a questionably clean potty? There’s nothing...
All Aboard the Holiday Wish Express
You and your family are invited aboard the Holiday Wish Express, an immersive holiday odyssey that promises delights for all ages. With an exhilarating virtual train ride, meticulously crafted themed rooms, and beloved characters, all centered around the captivating tale of Teddy’s Christmas Adventure.
Meet a Founder: Lydia Thibodeau of Sommet
Finding reliable and top-notch childcare is at the top of every new mom’s list—but can often feel next to impossible, akin to finding a unicorn. Jumping from nanny to nanny can be stressful for both parents and kids, so finding the right person without a lot...
Portion Sizes for Kids: How Much Food Is Healthy for My Child’s Age?
Do you struggle with meal planning (and creative lunch packing!) as much as we do? Some days, figuring out WHAT to feed your child is hard enough. Figuring out HOW MUCH can seem downright impossible. The recommended portions for a child depend on their age and even gender – and unfortunately, the serving size listed on grocery store labels doesn’t have much to do with It. Connecticut Children’s is here to help. Here’s a guide to understanding healthy food portions for kids, including some time-saving tips.
Nanny Holiday Bonus
Holiday bonuses are common in many industries, and household employees should be included. The big question is, “What should you give for a holiday bonus?” Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny’s team of experts will share the different options you can provide your professional nanny.