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Local Moms Travel Guide: Maine with Kids!

By Kelly Postiglione Maine will forever be my happy place. I grew up coming here every summer and the second I step out of the car the salty ocean air mixed with the smell of pine trees and wild blueberries just feels like home. This was the first time we stayed at...

Celebrating 50 Years of Creativity at the Darien Arts Center

Here’s Why It’s a Must for Local Families This Fall If you’re anything like us, you’re always on the lookout for ways to keep your little ones active, engaged and outside the house. Well, good news, you can mark your calendars because The Darien Arts...

How to Talk to Kids About Gun Violence in Schools

  For years, schools have made preparations for the potential of a  school shooting. Combined with recent coverage of gun violence on TV and on social media, kids are becoming aware of what school shootings are—and it’s important to talk about their fears so you...

Fall Mocktail to Try Cranberry Dream!

Deb Podlogar, aka “Mocktail Mom,” has built a devoted following around her passion for creating delicious alcohol-free drinks that never compromise on flavor or fun. Straight from her book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms’...

E-Bike Injuries Are Rising Fast—Here’s What Parents Need to Know

**Note: This article was published in July 2025 and was updated on August 11, 2025 to remove outdated timeframe references. Over the past few years, electric bikes (e-bikes) have exploded in popularity among kids and teens. But with that rise has come a sharp increase...

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