Brought to you by Hartford HealthCare Meet Dr. Valerie Brutus; breast surgeon, healthcare leader, and devoted mom, Dr. Brutus brings compassion, precision, and heart to everything she does. As Director of Breast Surgery for the Fairfield Region at Hartford...
Getting dinner on the table every single night as a mom can feel like a lot—because it is a lot. At the busiest point of their day, amidst school pickup, activities and more, moms are often the ones tasked with shopping, preparing and serving a healthy meal. Too...
Credit: Julia Dzafic/Lemon Stripes Anyone else kind of love Dry January—or at least enjoying the perks, from better sleep to glowing skin? Mommy Wine Culture—the idea that motherhood is hard and wine takes the edge off—has become pretty prevalent. And while...
Winter with kids can be tough. Short days and colder weather can keep us inside, and being cooped up too long with small kids can lead to tantrums, messes and other general destruction and mayhem. Around the middle of January is when the sheen of new holiday...
As we begin 2026, there’s a lot of talk of resolutions and intentions. But for some moms, the idea of setting lofty goals for health, productivity or work seems like a pipe dream. Instead, we’re sharing some things we think it’s okay to leave behind this year. What...
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...
