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Meet Dr. Ferdman, the Director of the Pediatric Echocardiogram Program at the Children’s Heart Center
Dina Ferdman, M.D. is a mom of three kids five and under (!) as well as a Yale Medicine pediatric cardiologist who sees patients at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. She is the the Director of the Pediatric Echocardiogram Program and Co-Director of the Fetal Care...
Fall Mom Uniform!
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor Kristin Koch, executive editor at Seventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two. For more mom-friendly fashion inspo follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/kristinmkennedy/....
6 Ways to Update Your Child’s Back-to-School Wardrobe!
One of our favorite traditions as Moms is back-to-school clothing shopping. But recently, we’ve been trying to invest in a few well-made, classic, but still fun and colorful pieces our kids will want to wear again and again. Also, we want them to be durable enough...
Why Every Woman Should See a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Postpartum
Meghan Krill, PT, DPT Owner Flora Physical Therapy, a pelvic health physical therapy practice in downtown Fairfield, CT @floraphysicaltherapy [email protected] Did you know that in France every woman who has delivered a baby is automatically referred to 10 sessions...
Our Family Trip to Disney
We just returned from Disney (for our 1st time), it was also our first time traveling with 3 kids...and it was such a blast! Yes, it was HOT and EXHAUSTING (what vacation isn't?!?), but worth it (especially for the kids!!). All of my insights below are from my own...
Creative Ways to Make S’Mores This Summer!
S’mores make the perfect summer treat for both kids and adults! While it’s as fun to sit around the fire laughing and chatting, as it is to eat the gooey goodness… we do have a few new takes on the popular summer dessert! Sheet Pan S’mores from Maria Provanzano...
Learn More About Hosting An Event Through Shoott!
If you’re involved in fundraising at your child’s school (shoutout to fellow PTA or PTO Moms!), sports team, or other local organization, coming up with creative ways to raise money can be a challenge. Seriously – how many bake sales or car washes can you do before...
Our Girls Weekend at The Surfside Hotel!
Our girls just graduated Pre-K, so in celebration, we took a trip last weekend up to the new Surfside Hotel right on the beach in the Lordship area of Stratford. The Surfside Hotel is so DREAMY!! The hotel is situated right on the corner of Washington...
Local CT Farmer’s Markets
If you wanted to, you could go to a different Farmer's Market almost every day of the week locally! Fresh produce, fun music and sometimes food trucks! See our list below of local farmer's markets - all within a 20 minute drive! Fairfield Farmer's Market...
Get Organized with the 5 Step Design Process from Closet Factory
Having a closet installed by Closet Factory is a simple process, but it is full of opportunities to go beyond “good enough” and into the exceptional. You’ll work closely with an expert designer who will help turn your vision into a reality. Step 1: Scheduling an...
If Everyone But Your Child Has Their COVID-19 Vaccine, Is Summer Travel Safe for Your Family?
By: John R. Schreiber, MD, MPH Summer is around the corner and after a long two years, we are all ready for some travel – and a change of scenery! Many of the adults and older teens and kids are fully vaccinated, but what if your younger child is still waiting on...
Meet the Dad behind Get Joy, a CT-based Dog Food and Wellness Business!
Moms who are mothers to both human kids and fur babies known that we’d do anything for our pets (and our kids!). That’s why we related so much to the story of Tom Arrix, a former Facebook executive who launched Get Joy in 2018 after his family’s pup, Cooper, was...
Easton Country Day School Holds 1st Annual Memorial Field Day
On Thursday May 5th the Easton Country Day School Community came together to celebrate and honor our beloved teacher, gone too soon, Mr. Nathan Kelly. Someone once said, "Life is about celebrating uniqueness, diversity, and then bringing it all together like the...
Strawberry Festivals and Picking Farms!
It's Strawberry season!!! Enjoy attending these outdoor Strawberry Festivals across Connecticut or check out some local farms to pick your own Strawberries and other berries!! Strawberry recipes here for all of those strawberries you'll be picking! ...
Fairfield’s Memorial Day Parade 2022!
Join the Town of Fairfield on Monday, May 30th, 2022 at 10am for their Annual Memorial Day Parade!! If you've been to this in prior years or if this is your first year attending, we wanted to give you some tips & info about where to park, where the parade...
Spring Recipe: A Go-To Salad from Kinney Lane!
With the weather warming up and schedules getting busier, we’re all about throwing together quick salads—and this spring version from Rachael Mahoney of Kinney Lane, a Greenwich, CT-based healthy prepared meal delivery business, is at the top of our list. “This salad...
Meet the Founders of Prep Academy Tutors
We’re always looking for new resources we can share to help families, and the one request that comes up almost every day? Parents asking for a fabulous tutor recommendation! That’s why we were thrilled to learn about Prep Academy Tutors NY & CT, launched by...
April Break Camps 2022
Your guide to April Break Vacation Camps! If you are staying local this April break, and are looking for something to do, here are some local activities + week long camps to keep your kids busy or to plan a fun family day! Some book up quickly, so...
My experience with botox at NicholsMD of Fairfield
If you've driven or walked by the Brick Walk lately, you can see the beautiful window panels of what is replacing the old BD Provisions hopefully within the next few weeks...NicholsMD of Fairfield! NicholsMD started in Greenwich, another location at Harbor Point in...
2022 Local Easter Egg Events!
Easter baskets, bunny crafts, colorful eggs filled with candy...Easter is a little over two weeks away!! So with that in mind, we've rounded up a full list of activities and where to go for Easter Egg Hunts for the kids, and where to see The Easter Bunny in person...