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Car Convos with Kids: 5 Ways To Make The Most of Your Carpool Time
As moms, it can feel like we are unpaid Uber drivers. From short trips across town for school pickups and drop offs, to longer rides for far flung travel sports, many parents are spending hours chauffeuring their kids. The carpool shifts can feel a little like wasted...
31 Screen-Free Ideas for Summer!
To be clear, we have nothing against screens; there is a time and a place for them. As parents, they are a tool in our summer parenting survival kit. But at a certain point in the summer, it can feel like the only tool we have left. Perhaps camp has ended, or friends...
Grill Like a Girl: 6 Tips for Barbecuing This Summer!
Grilling is often left to the guys, but this summer we’re taking back the grill. Not only is grilling a great time to have a few minutes to yourself, but it’s a fast and convenient way to cook all season long. “The best thing by about grilling is there is minimal...
#MomLife Beach Reads for Summer
This story is contributed by Zibby Owens As moms, we don’t have a playbook. Maybe that’s why we’re (I’m??) constantly searching for stories about other moms to make me laugh, to teach me how to do it (or how not to do it), or just to take my mind of my own...
Meet a Dad – Lee Ganims
Hi I am Lee Ganim, semi-retired managerial consultant of Ganim's Garden Center and Florist in Fairfield! I enjoy working with my family and love sharing my knowledge with you. I have been part of the Fairfield area for many years and have seen this town change....
Swimmer’s Ear: 7 Things to Know and How to Treat It
Ah, summer—the time when our active kids jump right in the water for lots of swimming.Then, ouch. Or, double ouch. Sometime later, the ear pain sets in, maybe with some other unpleasant symptoms (more on that below)... Connecticut Children’s ear, nose and...
Make a Splash with These Important Water Safety Tips
by: Goldfish Swim School Families are preparing for summers filled with beach and pool visits, making it critical for everyone to brush up on water safety tips before jumping into any water-related activities. Unfortunately drowning is the number one cause of...
Why I Travel with My Little Kids (Even Though They Won’t Remember It)
This story is presented by Basically Soho. Click the images below to shop travel-inspired pajamas and gifts. Photos provided by Basically Soho As a mom of two, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard: “Why bother traveling with them now? They won’t even remember...
Spring Has Sprung! 4 Reasons to Book Mosquito Squad Today
The weather is warming up, families are heading back outside, and the time is now to get ahead of ticks, mosquitoes and other backyard pests. Families are trying to enjoy the sun and fresh air after being cooped up all winter, but guess what? In addition to people,...
Why Sleepaway Camp is such a Valuable Investment in Your Child’s Future!
For those who grew up going to sleepaway camp, many will say it was one of their most formative life experiences – one where they became more independent, made lifelong friendships, or even just learned to live well with others or make their bed in the morning! For...
Dogtopia and the DASH Collar
Have you ever thought "Does my dog get enough exercise? " or "Is Doggie Daycare worth it for my dog?". Well, many pet parents have these same questions and do not know how or where to find the answers until now. Dogtopia provides a new low-cost collar called the DASH...
Resolution Reset: Inspiration from Lent to Get Back on Track
Whether or not you celebrate the Christian season of Lent, the spirit of this time of year can kick-start stalled New Year’s resolutions and even help expand yours. There are a few more weeks of Lent, which culminates on Easter Sunday. Here are five aspects of the...
Smart Phones – The New Pacifier
Written by Dr. Jennifer Doran and published by Your Village Journey, LLC at www.yourvillagejourney.com The many problems associated with youth smart phone use is not new. In fact, you have probably heard many chastising messages about them (see the Surgeon General...
5th Annual Fairfield Moms Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Friday April 18th from 9am-1pm (GOOD FRIDAY OF SPRING BREAK) 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...
2025 CT PILLAR Summit Registration is LIVE!
2025 PILLAR CT Summit For sponsorship information, please email [email protected] Join us for an engaging day focused on professional development and personal growth. This is a great opportunity to connect with local moms, share resources, and build a supportive...
Meet a Mom – Rachel Kaplan
Rachel Kaplan is a Fairfield mom and owner of Rachel Kaplan Therapy, seeing clients virtually for weekly psychotherapy. Rachel specializes in anxiety, life transitions, relationship dynamics, perfectionism, and chronic illness. Rachel helps clients develop new coping...
Finding Your Perfect Nanny: A New Solution for Connecticut Families
As a mother and former nanny with over a decade of experience, I know firsthand the emotional journey of finding the perfect caregiver for your children. The endless scrolling through social media groups, the countless interviews, and the nagging worry: "Am I making...
Perimenopause and Understanding the Transition
This story was contributed by Laura Twist, MD of Nuvance Health. Perimenopause, often referred to as the “menopausal transition,” marks a significant phase in a woman’s life, characterized by hormonal fluctuations and various physical and emotional changes. While...
MEET A WOMEN’S HEALTH ADVOCATE: Nicole Sandilands, Doctor of Nursing Practice
New Year, New You: Why 2025 Is the Year to Take Charge of Your Hormonal Health Ah, January. The month we all pledge to "eat clean," "get organized," and "finally use that yoga mat we bought during quarantine." But can we talk about something that doesn't get enough...
Meet an Entrepreneur: Elizabeth Banks of Archer Roose Wines
Elizabeth Banks is an accomplished actress (30 Rock, Pitch Perfect, Hunger Games), director (Charlie’s Angels) and producer. She’s also a mom of two, and now an entrepreneur, as co-owner and Chief Creative Officer of Archer Roose Wines. Founded by another mom, Marian...