As kids grow, their bones, joints, and muscles go through many changes. Sometimes, parents wonder if their child’s growth patterns, pain, or injuries need special attention from a pediatric orthopedic specialist. Donna Pacicca, MD, pediatric orthopedic surgeon,...
Motherhood is a lot, and it’s a lot from the moment you give birth until…forever. The mental load, the physical exertion and the constant toggling between work (whether paid or unpaid) and parenting are all relentless. “When I sit with moms who are fried, I see the...
The buzz around A Love Story is everywhere—social media, old school media, group chats and in person convos. Elder millennial and Gen X moms are some of the biggest fans—and it got us thinking…why? Yes, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s fashion was iconic, but it’s...
Life isn’t easy, and as parents, one of our biggest priorities is to raise kids that can bounce back from disappointments big and small. From toddlers to teenagers, how can we build resilience in our kids—so they can pick themselves up when we aren’t there to do it?...
Maria Kelley-Collins and Danny Kalagueropoulos Collins are parents to 17-year-old Constantine who was born with Trisomy 21. Maria established The North County Moms (a part of the Local Moms Network) in the San Diego, CA area. Here, Maria and Danny share what their son...
Finding the right support for your family—whether that’s a nanny or a postpartum doula (also known as a newborn care expert or newborn care specialist)—can feel overwhelming, especially during pregnancy or the early newborn days. Connecticut families often tell us...
