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What if 2 weeks could change your entire college application?
Did you know that most teens struggle to write their college essays not because they’re lazy but because they don’t know what to write about? Do you write about the sports injury? The overseas volunteer experiences? The club you love being a part of? Your love of...
Meet a Dad – ASAP Training Owner – Rob Dombrowski
Meet Rob, a big lover of Fairfield and all the family things it has to offer. He is the owner of ASAP Training on Stilson Road training young athletes to moms and dads! With a background in Exercise Science and training student athletes at Sacred Heart and...
Scoliosis in Kids Mythbusters: What Parents Need to Know
If your child’s school nurse or doctor mentioned scoliosis, it can feel scary. Many parents worry they missed something or did something wrong. The truth is, most worries about scoliosis in kids are based on myths. John Stelzer, MD, pediatric orthopedic & spine...
Meet Dr. Marisa Su, Pediatric Orthopedist with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Dr. Marisa Su with her husband If you’ve ever taken your child to Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center in Greenwich, you know it’s a wonderful resource to have so close by. Staffed by the top physicians in fields from endocrinology to...
Meet a Dad – Sam from Align Sports Therapy
Sam Kavarsky is the founder of Align Sports Therapy in Fairfield. He works with active adults who have been through PT, chiropractic care, and everything in between but still have not gotten the result they are looking for. Whether it is pain that is holding someone...
Meet a Mom – Children’s Art Classes Owner – Monica
Introducing Monica Dulski, co-owner of Children’s Art Classes in Fairfield! A devoted wife and mother of three little ones—Luke, Sonia, and baby Emilia—Monica traded her corporate career to pour her heart into her young family and their beautiful art studio. A RISD...
Meet a Mom – Sara Happy Hands Pottery
Hi, I'm Sara Touijer, the new owner of Happy Hands, a proud mom of two, and an entrepreneur fueled by creativity and passion. I like to call myself the “queen of curiosity” because I’m always exploring new ideas, trying new things, and looking for ways to grow—both in...
April 2026….
This month has been noteworthy, and the last third is going to change the game for all of us in some way. Much like your life was turned upside the second your first baby was born, when this month ends we’ll all be in a different place than where we started. Get...
Planning spring break or summer travel? Don’t forget about the dog!
Exciting news! Active Dog has just completed a brand-new 9,600 sq. ft. boarding facility and it’s a pretty incredible space for pups. Dogs staying at the farm enjoy daily hikes included with boarding, time to run and play in safe fenced-in outdoor areas, and spacious...
The Nest
We have a few openings in our Pre-K (4 year-old) class for fall. Reach out to tour our sweet school. At The Nest, we focus our efforts on developing the whole child; social and emotional development, cognitive development, speech and language development, fine and...
Celebrating Women in Orthopedics — And the Importance of Bone Health
Every year on International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements, resilience, and leadership of women around the world. At OrthoConnecticut, this day holds special meaning. Orthopedic surgery has historically been one of the most male-dominated specialties in...
The Energetics of 2026 and what’s to Come!
I’m kicking off this column to help everyone get a handle on the energetics of 2026 and what’s to come. Much like parenting, it helps to have an overview of what to expect ahead of time so you can plan accordingly. (What to Expect When You’re Reading Astrology? Get...
Fairfield Moms 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Friday April 3rd from 9am-1pm (GOOD FRIDAY) Ages 1.5yrs - 10yrs old PLEASE READ! Must purchase ticket prior to event. One ticket per family is needed. Max of 75 families per time slot & one parent per family during the egg hunt. *We ask for only one parent during...
5 Ways to Get Your Outdoor Space Ready for Spring with Mosquito Squad
To paraphrase Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, this winter was cold, it was grey, and it felt like it would last forever. But Spring has finally sprung, the weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer—and we’re set on getting our outdoor space set up and...
5 Ways I Help Parents Keep their Kids Safe – from a Pediatric ER Doctor
Have you seen the social media trend of ER docs sharing “What I’d never let my kids do”? It’s fascinating for a reason: as parents, we always want to know what we should really worry about. One, so we can protect our kids, of course. And two, to prioritize worry...
Plunge Pools: Why They’re Perfect for Busy Families
If you’re looking to upgrade your backyard in a big way, consider a plunge pool, a growing trend in pools that’s perfect for families. “A Plunge Pool is a compact pool that fits in smaller backyards and gives you the opportunity to just relax and enjoy the water. It’s...
2026 Specialty Camps
We know summer can be a mix of family time, travel, and a hodge podge of different camps! We hope you can use our Specialty Camp Guide below to find different options for a week, or two, or more throughout the summer to meet the many different interests your...
2026 Preschool and Daycare Guide
A Child's Garden A Child's Garden has been established since 1981 and is a family owned daycare. Each age group has separate classrooms to learn and develop age-appropriate skills and each classroom has a head teacher an assistant teachers. Our indoor and outdoor...
Super Bowl Recipes from Around The Local Moms Network!
Just in time for the big game, we asked some of the moms from around The Local Moms Network for their absolute favorite Super Bowl recipes. From French Onion Dip to Chicken Chili, here are a few to try! French Onion Dip from Beach Cities Moms FRENCH ONION DIP 2...
Meet a Mom – Tasheena Womack
Brought to you by Hartford HealthCare Lifestyle and travel enthusiast Tasheena Womack from Connecticut, shares foodie finds and fashion moments while embracing her new chapter as an empty nester. With her 22-year-old son grown, she now fills her days exploring...