Mom Life
Raising an Intuitive Eater
Ellen Coghlan, MS, RDN. Navigating life in today's world, especially as a parent, can be incredibly challenging. Overnight, your child's mental, emotional, and physical well-being becomes your top priority. While nutrition is crucial, it can also be overwhelming....
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...
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...
Registration is now open for the Lil Stags Club!
Registration for Fairfield University’s Lil' Stags Club for the 2023-24 school year is open now for all new and returning Lil' Stags! The membership package includes a Lil' Stags Club hat, a Lil' Stags Club Drawstring Bag, free admission to over 100 games including...
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...
My experience with Emsculpt at Nichols MD
Nichols MD came to Fairfield a little over a year ago and has been amazing ever since. Located right in the Brick Walk they offer more then just botox, as I have done my yearly skin check there, facials, botox and now Emsculpt! I never knew much about it and after...
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...
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...
Meal Planner: Trader Joe’s Edition
Ask any mother – working woman or stay-at-home mom, contented chef or takeout pro – busy families need meal inspiration. Use the Local Mom’s Network meal-planning guide to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table simply and easily. In this installment, we look...
Our 2023 Local Summer Camp Guide
Your guide to Summer Camp in Connecticut!
School’s Out Camps & Activities
Looking for something fun for the kids to do on Monday when school is out?! Check out these local activities below and be sure to sign up as classes fill up quickly! Don't forget about Martin Luther King National Day of Service - more info is below! Martin...
Meet a Mom – Author of ‘Stroller’, Amanda Parrish Morgan
Meet local Mom of two, Amanda Parrish Morgan - Author and Fairfield University Professor.. She just wrote her first book; Stroller, which is on sale at the University bookstore and many larger national stores! Where are you originally from and how long have you...
2022 Private School Guide
2022 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 2022 Private...
My Teeth Whitening Experience at Dr. Dani Dental
I recently had the opportunity to get my teeth whitened and I was so excited to try out a new whitening product from Kor Whitening at Dr. Dani Dental's office in Fairfield. I am an avid coffee drinker and over the years, my teeth have shown my love for coffee. I've...
5 Reasons We Love Lesser Evil Snacks For Our Family!
As moms, feeding our kids can take up a lot of our time and brain power. If you have picky eaters or constant snackers, it can feel like half of your bandwidth is taken up by monitoring what your kids are (or aren’t) eating. That’s why we love LesserEvil, a company on...
2022 Back to School Activity Guide
2022 Back to School Activity Guide As summer is winding down, we have lots of great ideas for Fall Activities to keep your little ones engaged after school! Fairfield has a ton of amazing after school programs for all ages and interests, from sports to...
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!
It’s a common pain point of the back-to-school routine: packing lunches. Though we might typically dread this step on a busy morning, we’re sharing some mouth-watering inspiration – and easy hacks – to help you reimagine the process. (Think: sous chefs and make-ahead...
4 Ways to Get Organized for Back-to-School
School’s finally out for summer, but for parents, it’s just about time to start thinking ahead to Back to School! Making a game plan now for August and September, including ordering some key supplies, can really take the stress out of school prep. As experienced moms,...
How to Build Resilience in Kids!
Life isn’t easy, and as parents, one of our biggest priorities is to raise kids that can bounce back from disappointments big and small. From toddlers to teenagers, how can we build resilience in our kids—so they can pick themselves up when we aren’t there to do it?...