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High-Risk Pregnancy: What to Do and How to Cope
High-Risk Pregnancy: What to Do and How to Cope Jennifer Humphrey, MSN, RN, Fetal Care Coordinator, Connecticut Children’s If your pregnancy is high risk, it’s natural to have a mix of emotions ranging from joy and anticipation—to fear and even sorrow. Even though...
2023 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...
Strawberry Season!
It's Strawberry season!!! And why not get out there and load up on these fresh strawberries to have throughout the summer (yes you can pick that many!) Every year we've been going to Jones Farm but take a look at all the local choices! The kids line..."Best Day...
Meet a Mom – Jennifer Coassin
As we end mental health awareness month we interviewed local mom and therapist Jennifer Coassin. Just because the month is over doesn't mean mental health ends. Jennifer offers talk therapy to teens, young adults, and adults. She provides individual therapy in-person...
Lyme Disease: What Parents Should Know
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and for families that live in areas where Lyme is prominent, it’s a top concern for Spring and Summer. The good news? Preventing Lyme disease is relatively straightforward. “The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid...
Struggle Into Strength
“Mom, I think I have OCD,” Tom declared, at just 15 years old. He had spent hours searching on Google for answers to his symptoms. I remember replying in disbelief, “I doubt that, have you seen your bedroom?” My first stereotypical thought was that having Obsessive...
2023 Fairfield’s Memorial Day Parade
Join the Town of Fairfield on Monday, May 29th, 2023 at 10am for their Annual Memorial Day Parade!! If you've been to this in prior years or if this is your first year attending, we wanted to give you some tips & info about where to park, where the parade...
See How Closet Factory Turns An Extra Room Into A Closet
Sometimes our homes simply do not offer enough storage. Or perhaps there is an odd space, like a small bedroom not being utilized. The charge to turn an unused bedroom into a dream closet is a request the Closet Factory continues to hear from clients across Fairfield...
The Jumbo Balloon
Let’s party this summer! Connecticut’s first Bubble House & White luxe bounce house with a ball pit and slide! The Jumbo Balloon is a new business and services all of Connecticut. Back in January The Jumbo Balloon was a mere idea and now has become a reality. In a...
5 Reasons High-Speed Fiber Beats Cable Internet…Hands Down
So you’re thinking about upgrading your Internet connection? Smart move! The Internet is amazing, and the faster it is, the better it gets. But with so many options out there, it can be tough to figure out what’s best for you. Don’t worry – we’re here to help. Read on...
HUNNYBALL IS HERE….LITERALLY!
Hunnyball may be the next big outdoor game, and if it is, the world will have Fairfield to thank! Hunnyball was created by the Hallidays, a family that lives right here in Fairfield. And they are beginning their second full summer season of bringing an exciting new...
6 Things to Look for in a Tick & Mosquito Spray Service
Spring has finally sprung, and that means plenty of outdoor family time after being cooped up all winter! The only issue? As families return to their yards, so do pests like mosquitos and ticks. To prevent these harmful insects from ruining your season, homeowners are...
April Break Camps 2023
Your guide to April Break Vacation Camps! If you are staying local this April break, and are looking for something to do, here are some local activities + week long camps to keep your kids busy or to plan a fun family day! Some book up quickly, so be...
2023 Local Easter Egg Events!
Easter baskets, bunny crafts, colorful eggs filled with candy...Easter is a little over two weeks away!! So with that in mind, we've rounded up a full list of activities and where to go for Easter Egg Hunts for the kids, and where to see The Easter Bunny in person...
7 Ways to Reduce Screen Time
As parents, all of us often wonder – “Are my children spending too much time in front of screens?” The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommends a variety of things depending on the child’s age, and provide recommendations for ways to help balance the screen time. Given screen time IS a reality for kids of this generation, we turned to Connecticut Children’s whose developmental pediatric experts share 7 ways you can help your child reduce their screen time…in a realistic way!
5 Keys to Speech Therapy at Home
“I work full time. How will I find the time to take my child to private speech therapy?” “I feel like a chauffeur driving to all our after-school activities. We can’t fit one more thing in.” “We spend so much time running around.” We often hear about the...
7 Ways to Reduce Screen Time
By: Robert D. Keder, MD, Connecticut Children’s Have you wondered if your child is spending too much time in front of screens? The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the following: No screen time at all for kids under 2 except...
Are you prepared for the Summer Slide?
Find activities that are fun and prevent learning loss… It’s that time of year again. Today, Summer seems an eternity away, then suddenly, the end of the school year will be fast approaching! Of course, with all the eagerly anticipated fun of summer break comes...
Holistic Healing Manual Therapy
Considering pain relief utilizing a hands-on approach? Considering holistic, client centered rehab or injury prevention for yourself or a loved one? Holistic Healing Manual Therapy specializes in assessing and treating individuals utilizing a holistic approach. I am...
FairfieldMoms 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Join FairfieldMoms for our 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Silverman's Farm! Friday, April 7th from 10am - 1pm Ages 1.5yrs - 10yrs old PLEASE READ! Must purchase ticket prior to event. Max of 60 families per time slot will be allowed & one parent per...