In the Know
Elementary School Night Out! Hosted by the Fairfield Public Libraries!
We are so lucky in this town to not only have a great Fairfield Public Library…but TWO great public libraries! They are such a huge asset to the Town of Fairfield, and also provide many events FREE for local families. One special event that we thought is a great way to meet some new families is their Elementary School Night Out!
Swimming Safety Tips
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 4,406 people drowned in 1998, including 1,003 children under the age of 15. In fact, drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death for children. More drowning deaths occur during summer –...
What Happens When the Symptoms of Concussion Last Longer Than Expected?
What happens if you (or your child) has had a concussion but symptoms last for weeks or even months beyond the normal recovery time? The culprit could be Post Concussive Syndrome. We spoke to Dr. Kate Mullin with the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache (NEINH) about what you need to know.
Everyday Brunch at The Sinclair Bar +Kitchen
You don’t have to save your brunch dates for the weekends anymore! The Sinclair Bar + Kitchen now offers Brunch 7 days a week until 3pm!
Genius on the Go’s tips on how to clean up your Photo Library
There are duplicate photos and then there are similar photos, but in the end we typically just want to keep one version of that shot. Here are a few tips from Genius on the Go on how to clean up similar/duplicate pictures from piling up.
PopShop Market this Sunday June 9th
We are all about shopping local in Fairfield and visiting the PopShop on Sunday is the same idea. Come by to shop local vendors. Doors open at 10 and it is free to get in! Come hungry because there are some great Food Trucks as well! Its supposed to be a beautiful...
Paula’s Choice: A Better Skincare Option
We love to share brands that are true to our mission of “giving moms the gift of time”. That’s why we wanted to share what we’ve learned about Paula’s Choice, a company that is dedicated to research, using top-notch ingredients and offering formulas that give a full spectrum of benefits (meaning you can wash, heal and protect your skin without spending any more time than necessary).
High Quality Home Therapy: Helping You Navigate the Insurance Maze & Achieve Your Rehab Goals!
When faced with medical problems that require rehab therapy, you shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to get the care you need. That’s where High Quality Home Therapy comes in!
The most common orthopedic injuries we see in moms & how to prevent them!
In honor of Mother’s Day, the team at Coastal Orthopedics thought they’d give some helpful hints to all those hard working moms out there! Whether you stay at home or work full time, motherhood can take a toll on your body. Here are some of the most common orthopedic injuries we see in moms.
10 Reasons Why GCA of CT is Great for Kids
It’s Fun Develops strength Develops Flexibility Develops Coordination Teaches Listening Skills Gain Self-esteem and Confidence Provides social interaction with peers Teaches goal setting Develops cognitive abilities in the classroom Develops skills to enhance other...
The benefits of hiring an au pair, from the experts at Cultural Care
This month, we decided to explore a lesser-known—but increasingly-popular—childcare option that families across the United States have been utilizing for over thirty years: Hosting an au pair!
How to avoid Email Hackers – tips from Genius on the Go
Genius on the Go’s tips on how to avoid email hackers Email Spoofing/Phishing is a method where hackers trick users to think an email is coming from a legitimate source (Amazon, Apple, LinkedIn, etc) to capture sensitive information such as Usernames, Passwords,...
Beekeeper’s Natural – a new line of product that includes the health benefits of honey & propolis!
Anyone else keep hearing about the fabulous health benefits of honey and propolis? We are thrilled to partner with Beekeeper’s Natural who has harnessed these super-ingredients into wonderful, effective products like throat spray (for adults and kids), raw honey blended with hemp oil, and raw bee pollen.
Ask a Pediatric Specialist – Pediatric Minute
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital is excited to announce the summer debut of a health education video series for parents, “Pediatric Minute”. We want to provide relevant information so we’re polling the LocalMomsNetwork for questions that you may have for our pediatric specialists.
Best facial moisturizers for any skin-type!
Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin types, we have some great facial moisturizer recommendations for you provided by Danielle Munday PA-C & Lisa Sheehan PA-C from Connecticut Dermatology Group! Protect your skin Moms!
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!