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2024 Local Moms Network Gift Guide: Kids Edition
If you haven’t started shopping for the holidays, or you’re just looking for a few more special items, we’re rounding up some amazing gifts for kids of all ages. From teethers to Tamagotchi pets, these are the presents that will still be played with well into the new...
2024 Local Moms Holiday Gift Guide: Men, Women, & Hosts
Holiday shopping is one of those items of the mental load that generally falls on moms, and this 2024 Local Moms Gift Guide is meant to lighten that load. We’ve polled our moms nationwide, asking what they’re giving the men, women, and hosts (and hostesses) in their...
Tree Farms In Connecticut
What better way to get in the Holiday spirit than by visiting one of the many Christmas tree farms we have right here in Fairfield County to cut down your own tree!! We’ve put together a list of many local farms where you can cut your own, as well as great...
12 Calming Exercises to Teach your Child
Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves by focusing on what’s happening right now in their body, breath and surroundings – aka,...
A Cozy Thanksgiving Table!
This story was shared by the two talented Moms behind Host to Perfection. This Thanksgiving, set a simple yet warm and cozy table that celebrates great food and amazing company! From simple styling to more elaborate looks, there’s always a way to make your table feel...
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...
Back-to-School Tips: Setting the Stage for Success
With fall starting families across Connecticut have returned to the start of a new school year. It’s a time of excitement but also a period that can bring anxiety and stress, especially for students with learning differences. With the right strategies, however, you...
Meet a Dad: Pediatric Surgeon, Daniel Solomon, MD, of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Daniel Solomon, MD, is a Yale Medicine pediatric surgeon with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital as well as a father of two himself. He says, however, he initially didn’t see himself in pediatrics. “I actually wanted to be a trauma surgeon. But I discovered that I...
NYC Dermatologist Shares her Secret Skin Weapon
Dr. Dendy Engelman is a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon with a successful practice at the Shafter Clinic Fifth Avenue in New York City. Her focus is on total body skin health, skin care, skin cancer, and aesthetic medicine—including neurotoxins, dermal fillers, a vast...
Healthy Halloween Veggie & Fruit Board!
Courtesy: The BakerMama Halloween is almost here and we are sharing an amazing last-minute, festive board from The BakerMama, which incorporates much needed vegetables into an adorable design. If you haven’t been, make The...
6 Winter Coats for Kids (That They’ll Actually Wear)
As the weather gets chillier, finding the perfect winter coat for your kids becomes a top priority. We’ve curated a list of six jackets that will keep your little ones warm, stylish, and happy throughout the season. From heavy-duty options for the frostiest days, to...
Meet a Mom – Jean the Woke Widow
Meet Jean, a mom of two who is also a certified life coach, sound healer, Sonographer, BRCA previvor, and widow. She uses her personal journey to empower and inspire other women, sharing insights on resilience, self-care, and healing. Follow her as she blends...
2025 Private School Guide
Choosing the right school for our children is a big decision and we know that it can feel overwhelming as you consider the learning environment, school philosophies and curriculum that best suit your child. The 2025 Private School Guide is a list of Private...
Telehealth: How It Can Help Busy Moms!
This story was contributed by Mary Claire T. Abbot, MD, Family Medicine, Nuvance Health Medical Practice. What to expect from a telehealth appointment Whether you or your family are feeling unwell, need a follow-up appointment or a prescription refill, telehealth...
Fall Sneakers You’ll Wear All Season
Sneakers are the ultimate style mom hack; even while you’re (literally) running after kids, you can look great. Plus, a great pair of fall sneakers can go with anything: jeans, leggings, dresses, skirts. Because moms don’t have time to be second guessing their...
2024 Apple Picking !
2024 Apple season is here!! SEPTEMBER…the leaves are starting to change colors, the weather is cooling down, and apple picking season is here!! A fun activity to do with family or friends, apple picking is a fall staple in New England, so we’ve rounded up our...
HEALTHSPAN > LIFESPAN: A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN
Over the past two decades their has been a major emphasis on fat loss, but very little focus on building lean body mass. Boot camps and large group training have been all the rage, but have the results supported the excitement? There is a better way... We are...
2025 Featured Local Photographers
Capture the fleeting moments in your life with these incredible local photographers we are featuring throughout Connecticut! We are so excited to share these photographers with you and we hope that by showcasing them, you can take advantage of their local...
Backpack Wearing – Do’s and Don’t
Backpacks are customizable, come in all shapes, sizes and colors and are the ultimate in self-expression. But—when not worn properly, they can cause short- or long-term problems in kids’ muscles, joints and—well—back. So what’s the right way to wear and carry a...
Meet a Mom: Us Women’s Soccer Star Crystal Dunn on the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris!
Crystal Dunn is heading to Paris for her third Olympic Games as part of Team USA’s women’s soccer roster. The Gotham FC star recently turned 32, making her one of the older team members, and she takes her responsibility as a leader seriously. “My role going into this...