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31 Screen-Free Ideas for August!
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 come August, it can feel like the only tool we have left, now that camp is over, maybe friends are away on...
4 Tips for A Smooth Transition Home from Sleepaway Camp
Melissa Post with her son and husband at camp drop-off. Like college students heading home from school, children returning home from sleepaway camp have a big adjustment ahead. Sometimes, re-entry can become…rocky. It’s not just kids getting used to living...
Blueberry Season at Silverman’s Farm 2024!
Silverman's Farm is open for Blueberry Picking! The blueberry picking hours are 9-4pm, the farm and the store is open 7 days a week from 9-5pm. Parking was right in front of the blueberry picking area, so as you are heading to Silverman's make a left on Center...
8 Summer Dental Care Tips for Kids
As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, summer brings a host of fun activities and family gatherings. For kids, it’s a season of ice creams, sports, and adventures. While all this excitement is fantastic, it’s essential to ensure that your child’s dental...
Easy 4th of July Recipes!
Need some ideas for your Fourth of July menu? These options include something for everyone, from festive cocktails to savory sides. Hope everyone has a happy—and healthy—holiday this year. Drinks Watermelon Mojito from Barefoot Contessa Boozy Cherry Bombs from Delish...
Surgeon General Warning on Social Media: What Parents Should Know
Recently, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced plans to recommend warning labels for social media similar to cigarette and alcohol ones. He told NPR that the warnings would bring awareness of the risks and hopefully deter young users, but that was only part of...
Local Splash Pad’s 2024
Local Splash Pad’s 2024 Fairfield, CT Lake Mohegan 960 Morehouse Hwy, Fairfield Permanent resident: $10.00, non-resident, $20.00. Children 2 and under and Residents 62 + get in for FREE. Bridgeport CT Seaside Park Splash Pad and Beardsley Park Splash Pad opened on...
6 Endless Summer Cocktails
This summer, make the most of all the in-season produce—from juicy peaches and mango to sweet corn and blackberries. One refreshing way to enjoy summer’s harvest? Cocktails infused with these flavors. Below, find six popular sips to savor the season. The Best...
The Local Moms Network Ultimate Baby Guide 2024
With so many baby products on the market, how do you decide what you actually need for your little one? Introducing The Local Moms Network Baby Guide – a trustworthy resource created by experienced moms, for moms. Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned pro,...
Sunscreen for Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Sunscreen for kids is one of those necessary evils every parent deals with in summer. Most kids will whine or try to wriggle their way out of it, making it feel like you’re trying to put sunscreen on a wild animal instead of a kid. Plus, trying to decide which...
Meet a Dad – Jeff Stopa
You see the trucks everywhere; Stopa Landscaping and this busy guy is actually a real family man too! Living in Easton and taking over Fairfield County one lawn at a time! And in the colder months they started putting up Christmas lights! Reach out to Stopa for all...
Mom Hack: Moonpig Cards for Father’s Day!
Father’s Day is around the corner, and moms from The Local Moms Network are loving a new mom hack we discovered – Moonpig. These are clever and cute customizable cards that you create online using your favorite photos and a personal message, and they’ll mail it for...
The 6 Rules of Sports Injury Prevention for Kids, Teens and Young Athletes
The longer an athlete is inactive, the longer it takes for them to come back to full activity after a break. Connecticut Children's pediatric and adolescent sports medicine experts have been hearing one question a lot: How can athletes prevent injury? Here are 6 tips...
Memorial Day Idea: Hot Dog Bar
Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So on this summer kick-off weekend, we wanted to share this adorable hot dog bar from one of our favorite food bloggers, Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats. Mom to Max and Emilia,...
Local Farmer’s Markets 2024
If you wanted to, you could go to a different Farmer's Market almost every day of the week locally! Fresh produce, fun music and sometimes food trucks! See our list below of local farmer's markets - all within a 20 minute drive! Fairfield Farmer's Market...
Fairfield Healthcare Professional Offers a View on Gas-Powered Landscaping’s Risks
With spring’s return also comes the return of gas-powered landscaping equipment. The equipment is noisy, to be sure – but perhaps less appreciated are the actual healthcare risks that such equipment also poses. The SFTF invited Fairfield resident and board-certified...
Concussions 101 with Jeannine Rockefeller, APRN of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Concussions are a concern of many parents, particularly those who have children participating in contact sports. But knowing what a concussion looks like, how to treat one and how to keep kids safe can take the fear away. Below, we asked Jeannine Rockefeller,...
5 Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Medication may not always be the answer – or the only answer – when your blood pressure levels are in question. Whether you’re already on medication or just want to take some early preventative steps, lifestyle changes can...
Meet Dr. Jason Weissler of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology
Meet Dr. Jason Weissler of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology. With offices throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey and Florida, Dr. Weissler and his colleagues offer cutting edge techniques in a world class facility. We asked Dr....
Mothers Day Guide 2024
Activities May 12th 7:45 am |Milford Campus of Bridgeport Hospital Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk, 3K Walkers only and Kids Fun Run | 300 Seaside Avenue Milford May 12th, 2pm| Mom & Me- Mother's Day Time Crunch Workshop|Board & Brush Monroe, CT May 11-12 9am|...