In the Know
Do Toddlers Get Concussions? What are the Signs & Symptoms?
There is an abundance of information about concussions in school age kids and teenagers, but we don’t hear much about toddlers. What happens when your three year old falls off the slide? Or when your 18 month old relatively new walker bumps his head into the coffee table?
Overuse Injuries in the Child Athlete – What To Do and When To Worry!
Overuse Injuries in the Child Athlete – What To Do and When To Worry! Children are beginning to specialize in single sports at a younger age. With increased specialization also comes increased incidence of overuse activities. Many of us here at Coastal...
Screen Time: 9 Ways To Help Your Kids Form A Healthy Relationship With Tech
In this day and age, expecting your kids to never lay eyes on a screen is probably unrealistic. Many schools are even incorporating them into the curriculum. But research shows that kids under 8 are using mobile devices more than 2 hours a day (despite the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation for kids under 18 months being no screen time at all and kids under).
The Press Pause Project: CBD Products Created By Women, For Women
Recently, we heard about The Press Pause Project, a line of CBD rich products made for and by women. Their mantra—asking women to “take a moment and press pause”—spoke to us, as did their line of organic, fully-tested and certified, CBD-infused products, which include creams, capsules, a tea and more.
Skin-related tips & tricks for keeping your little ones safe!
We all want to keep our kids safe and healthy, but we especially need to take care off their very delicate skin! Here are great skin-related tips and tricks for taking care of your little ones from CT Derm expert, Dr. Elizabeth Gaines-Cardone!
2019 Summer Camp Guide is LIVE!
Our Summer Camp Guide is HERE and it’s full of great local camps in the area!
The Best Hills in Fairfield to go Sledding!
Grab your kids, snowgear & sleds!
Traveling with Kids: How to Make it Better for Everyone
The mom behind Our Via gives us her tried and true advice for traveling with little ones.
Paper Greats: Pretty Paper Goods That Will Give You Back Time
On the website for their new paper goods company, Paper Greats, CT-based founders Heather Terry and Selina Fletcher write: “Life is short—let us take something off of your plate and put it on ours.” You don’t have to ask us twice—and we’re already huge fans of their...
Enjoy a festive night with FairfieldMoms & the Town of Fairfield!
FairfieldMoms is thrilled to be partnering with the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce this year for a festive evening of local shopping at the downtown Fairfield's Holiday Shop & Stroll on Thursday, December 6th! The...
Why shopping local is so important
Why buy local? By choosing to support local businesses, you not only enjoy a more personalized buying experience, you help:
Fairfield’s Newest Business – AR Workshop
Fairfield’s Newest Business – AR Workshop
A New Subscription Service Gets Personal
These days, you can get subscriptions sent to your home for everything from steaks to flowers. And naturally, we’re all about them—because what mom doesn’t have a soft spot for something that helps eliminate one more errand on a never-ending list? That’s why we wanted...
Fairfield Mom’s Guide to Local Photographers
In the blink of eye, your family is changing. Your children are growing up, life events are happening, and what better way to remember these beautiful moments with your loved ones than with timeless photographs. To capture these fleeting moments is something that these 6 local photographers are so talented at and we are so excited to share their talent with you!
Never Miss a Monday – Fairfield Moms Launch Event at Equinox
RSVP to our Fairfield Moms Launch Event!
Halloween Candy Give Back
Are you all Halloween'd out?! Why not donate that extra candy to a good cause?! That way your kids can enjoy a truly special treat - the feeling of helping others! There are multiple programs and local businesses that will ship your candy to...
Timely Tips for a SPOOKTACULAR smile this Halloween
Each October, thousands of kids have one thing on their mind…Halloween candy!
How to Talk with Your Child About Emergency Response Drills in School
Recently, parenting has included the address of topics we believe are reserved for adults. Politics creating overt social conflict, predators in cyberspace and escalated school-based violence, such as school shootings. These are not in the parenting handbook. Actually, there is no universal parenting handbook.
An Interview with the Founders of Wolf + Friends
Wolf + Friends is a free app made for—and by—moms raising kids with special needs, from developmental delays to autism. Download it on iTunes today, and read on for an interview with one of the founders!