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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 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...
7 Easy Ways to Recycle Everything from Carseats to Legos
Whatever your inspiration – spring cleaning, Earth Day, an upcoming move, or the inability to look at the mess any longer – getting rid of your stuff is a struggle. Make it easy by organizing things into categories and tackling one at a time. The below companies and...
Walking Workout: 5 Reasons You Should Start Today
Meaghan Murphy and her husband at Princeton Longevity Center Meaghan Murphy spent decades as a fitness fanatic, focusing on what she calls “hardcore sweat sessions” like SLT, Orange Theory and boxing. But the mom of three, who is also Editor-in-Chief of Woman’s...
What to Say When…Your Child Says “I Hate Myself”
Knowing what say in the moment while parenting can be really tough. From the time kids are young toddlers and trying to push your buttons, to bigger kids with bigger problems, we all want to say and do the right thing. In her new column “What to Say When…”, clinical...
5 Spring Vegetables to Add to Your Shopping List
Spring is for revamping – and your meal options are no exception. If you’re a creature of habit, here’s a nudge to try some new, seasonal options. To help savor the very best of spring gardens, The Local Moms Network contributor Stefani Sassos, Registered Dietician...
A Former Beauty Editor Shares Her Picks for Spring Skincare, Makeup and More
Kari Molvar is one of those moms who always look effortlessly put together, and as a former beauty editor at SELF and Allure and contributor to Vogue and T: The New York Times Style magazine, she knows what she’s talking about. The best part? Like any good mom friend,...
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...
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...
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 All Around Camp Guide
Choosing a Camp for your Kids is a Daunting Task! We put this guide together in hopes of streamlining the process and providing key pieces of information about most of the local day camps in our area! To help you navigate all of the information, we have organized the...
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...
Superbowl: 4 Craft Ideas to Try!
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Whether your kids are into football or not, having something to keep them occupied during the big game can be clutch. All the adults will then be able to enjoy the action on the field (not to mention the...
Introducing the College Corner’s 2026 College Prep Guide (presented by Gorilla Grip)!
Local Moms Network and The College Corner's 2026 College Prep Guide presented by Gorilla Grip College prep has changed a lot since we were applying. “Between online applications, the huge increase in students applying, and the ripple effects of COVID, it’s a...
A Conversation with Dr. Mona: Vaccines, Precocious Puberty & More
As parents, there are fewer things we are more focused on than the health of our kids. But knowing what is best or getting access to solid, science-driven advice can be tough. Social media can make that even harder, with lots of misinformation floating around. That’s...
Wild Alaskan Company: 5 Reasons Moms Are Starting the New Year with This Healthy Eating Option
Getting dinner on the table every single night as a mom can feel like a lot—because it is a lot. At the busiest point of their day, amidst school pickup, activities and more, moms are often the ones tasked with shopping, preparing and serving a healthy meal. Too...
9 New Year’s Eve Cocktails & Mocktails!
Cheers to the new year, from our families to yours! And a special toast to you, Moms, for shepherding your herd through it all. Here’s a shortlist of New Year’s Eve cocktails and mocktails—perfect for the 31st or any time you have something to celebrate. Photo...
Sober Over the Holidays: Advice from Melissa Urban, Founder of Whole30
Skipping the booze at Thanksgiving and the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that’s your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some smart...
A Year of Growth for OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics
New Location, Same Great Care At OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics, we are excited to share that our Norwalk office will soon be relocating to a new facility located just a few minutes up the road to 45 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT. We will officially begin seeing...