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CT State Senator Ryan Fazio on the Change to Kindergarten Start Date!
In June, Governor Ned Lamont signed a law requiring all incoming Kindergartners to be 5 before entering Kindergarten. Previously, students needed to turn 5 by January 1st; starting in 2024, they must have their birthday by September 1st (aka the first day of school)....
Lunch Box Roundup: 6 Styles Kids and Parents will Love!
If you remember taking lunch to school in a brown paper bag, today’s lunchboxes will make you wish you could go back to the cafeteria. The functionality behind keeping food leak-free and at-temperature, while still looking cute, is nothing short of science. The...
Meet a Mom – Corey Allen
A Mom of three who grew up in Trumbull. In her career she has maintained her Private Practice for over 10 years, where she provides psychoanalytic therapy. With the breakthrough research of Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, Corey has been trained by the OGs...
Anniversary Celebration for Naturino Kids
Naturino Kids Shoes & More Westport is thrilled to celebrate our One Year Anniversary! We’ve successfully completed our first year in business with tremendous love & support from our incredible community. Our journey has taught us that unwavering commitment,...
How to Find a Qualified Nanny!
Are you in search of childcare for your new baby, or school-age children? Let us help you find a trustworthy, responsible, and highly qualified nanny. Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny, serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire and Rhode Island, stands by...
Free Summer Soccer at Fairfield University
Tickets for Fairfield University Men's and Women's Soccer home matches are on sale now at FairfieldStags.com/TIX. Purchasing tickets in advance is the preferred method of entry and the fastest way through the gate and into the stands at Lessing Field. FREE Summer...
Meet a Mom -Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
I’m a writer and producer—storytelling is my great love and passion. I moved to New York City four days after graduating college to pursue a career in magazines and never looked back. The ride my career has taken me on has been a whirlwind—I have to pinch myself...
Meet a Mom: Bethenny Frankel
Bethenny Frankel; Credit: Celeste Sloan Bethenny Frankel instantly became a household name in 2008, as a breakout star on Season 1 of Real Housewives of NYC. A year later, she launched Skinnygirl, first with a wildly popular pre-packaged margarita, then later...
FREE Museums this Summer!
Connecticut Summer at the Museum 2023 - Free Admission for Kids It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 4, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the...
Mini Getaway to Portsmouth, NH
We took a few days last week to celebrate the end of school and the start of summer and wanted to check out Portsmouth, NH. A quick 3.5 hrs from Fairfield. We have heard such great things to do and it was such a great little trip! We booked at the Hampton Inn right...
Fairfield Fireworks 2024!
Join the Town of Fairfield on Saturday July 6th at 9:15pm for their Annual Fireworks Show!! We are thrilled that Fairfield will be putting on their annual Fireworks show this year! We might be bias, but we think it is one of the BEST shows in Connecticut! If...
Fireworks around CT!
It's the best time of year; Fourth of July, and hopefully it is a beautiful week, so let us help you out on where to see spectacular Fireworks! They all start around dusk so get there early to get a good spot! Stay Safe! Fairfield July 1st 9:15pm...
Visiting Lego Land?
On that random Tuesday kids had off after Memorial Day I decided to take my daughter and a friend with some friends and their kids to Lego Land in Goshen, NY which is 1.5 hrs with no traffic. I have been trying to plan this trip to stay the night but after talking to...
5 Ways to Keep Your Backyard Safer This Summer
Summer is officially in full swing, and there’s no fun better than Summer fun! While you’re creating memories in your backyard, you’ll want to keep your family safe. Take the 5 easy steps below now, and you’ll be able to focus on fun for the rest of the season! Take...
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...
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...