Do we need to be worried when our kids spike a low- or high-grade fever? Dr. Saima Jafri, pediatrician with Connecticut Children’s Care Network, lays out the facts on fever in kids. What you’ll learn: Fever is often the body’s natural defense, not always alarming The...
For kids, the holiday season can be all about receiving—gifts of course, but also endless events catered to them (meeting the big guy in red, decorating gingerbread houses, etc.). If you want to encourage them to think of others and give instead of only receive, here...
Courtesy of Elf on the Shelf To read our interview with the founders of Elf on the Shelf, click here. Like basically everything in parenting, Elf on the Shelf can be a blessing and, well, a curse. The cute little guy (or gal) creates instant opportunities for...
Where are you originally from and how long have you been in the area? I’m originally from Black Rock and lived there until heading off to UCONN. Since then, I’ve lived all over the U.S. and have also spent time living in the U.K. We bought a home on St. Mary’s in 2014...
It’s (almost) my favorite time of year- crisp air, cozy fire pits, colorful leaves, football weekends, and of course, all the pumpkin essentials I can get my hands on! Fall also means the return of my favorite wardrobe staples: cashmere sweaters, vintage jeans, suede...
