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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...
Elf on the Shelf: 5 Easy Tips to Make It Less Stressful
Courtesy of Elf on the Shelf To read our interview with the founders of Elf on the Shelf, click here. Like basically everything in parenting, Elf on the Shelf can be a blessing and, well, a curse. The cute little guy (or gal) creates instant opportunities for...
Meet Michelle – Ohsella Shop
Meet Michelle, owner of the newest biz in town Ohsella Shop; a charm and candle bar and the perfect place for parties and events located in the Brick Walk! Everything is handmade by Michelle herself, a mom of a college son who loves being located in Fairfield County!...
Experience Gifts
If you already feel overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, you might not be thrilled about adding more to it this holiday season. While we are definitely adding a few toys that are kids have on their wishlists (check out our Holiday Toy Gift Guide!) we are also...
How can You help families impacted by SNAP benefits?
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Supporting Families Impacted by the SNAP Shutdown. Many of our neighbors are facing unexpected hardship as SNAP food benefits are paused during the government shutdown. These are our friends, fellow parents, seniors, and community members...
Trunk or Treat
Think Tick Season is Over? Here’s Why It’s Not
Just when you thought you could put away the bug spray and stop doing daily tick checks, it turns out that tick season doesn’t actually end when the weather gets cooler. With rising temperatures extending warm weather well into fall, ticks are staying active much...
Meet a Mom – Eileen Crossin
Where are you originally from and how long have you been in the area? I’m originally from Black Rock and lived there until heading off to UCONN. Since then, I’ve lived all over the U.S. and have also spent time living in the U.K. We bought a home on St. Mary’s in 2014...
5 Fall Trends for Busy Moms
It’s (almost) my favorite time of year- crisp air, cozy fire pits, colorful leaves, football weekends, and of course, all the pumpkin essentials I can get my hands on! Fall also means the return of my favorite wardrobe staples: cashmere sweaters, vintage jeans, suede...
E-Bike Injuries Are Rising Fast—Here’s What Parents Need to Know
**Note: This article was published in July 2025 and was updated on August 11, 2025 to remove outdated timeframe references. Over the past few years, electric bikes (e-bikes) have exploded in popularity among kids and teens. But with that rise has come a sharp increase...
Back to School Lunch Inspiration from The Lunch Box Dad!
Anyone else dreading packing a lunch again as we head back to school? (Or if you’re homeschooling, making and serving yet another meal at home?) For inspiration, we turned Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the @lunchboxdad Instagram account and lunchboxdad.com....
5 Ways to Center Yourself for the New School Year
Heading into a new school year after a fun summer can be a bummer for kids, and the transition can also put a huge burden on parents. “Moms may struggle with the invisible labor involved in getting everyone settled—things like getting the kids to doctors...
College Drop Off with G
Ahhhhh the college drop off; a topic of much debate, excitement, stress, commiseration, agita and everything in between. For reference, I have a freshman in college, a sophomore in college and a junior in high school. Some things I’ve learned that may or may not apply...
Kindergarten Ready: Expert Advice From a Veteran Teacher
This story originally appeared on the Needham Wellesley Newton Moms Network. It’s hard to believe (and maybe a little bittersweet), but back to school season is right around the corner. For families with kids leaving their beloved preschool or daycare, or entering a...
5 Newborn Essentials That Will Get You Through First 12 Weeks
This story was contributed by Lindsey Boova of New Canaan and Darien Moms. Let’s talk newborn essentials. Registry lists can feel overwhelming, and with the amount of information out there, it’s hard to tell what’s truly helpful versus what will end up collecting...
How to Safeguard Your Children’s Inheritance
This is the third post in a 3-part series in partnership with Bridget Wyatt and Lindsay Sabel of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. You’ve worked hard to build wealth for your family, and now you’re facing a delicate balance: How do you leave your children a meaningful...
Picky Eaters? How to Eat What You Want Without Cooking Two Meals
Sometimes feeding your kids—especially picky eaters—while feeding yourself can feel like you’re a short order cook. If you have postpartum nutrition needs, perimenopause protein goals, kids with food allergies or simply don’t want to eat the same foods as your kids,...
Pre-K to High School: 8 Must-Have Backpacks and Lunch Boxes
As another school year approaches, you’re probably facing the familiar challenge of finding gear that can keep up with your kid’s busy lifestyle. From bus rides and field trips to sports practice and sleepovers, we’ve curated a collection of stylish and functional...
Meet a Mom – Georgette Pascale
Known as “The Connector,” Georgette Pascale has almost 30 years of experience in PR, marketing, communications, social media, IR, business development, entrepreneurship, and agency leadership (the agency she founded, grew, and sold was completely virtual two decades...