Meet a Mom, Shazi Visram, founder and CEO of Healthy Baby
Mom of two and entrepreneur Shazi Visram first turned the baby industry upside down with the Happy Baby food brand, and now, is doing the same with her HealthyBaby product line. All of the baby products are EWG Verified Safe. Their diapers and diaper...
24 Questions Teens Should Ask Doctors (from the Experts at Connecticut Children’s)
We all work hard to empower our kids to speak up when the time is right. By the time your child enters their teenage years, they should be getting ready to take charge of their own health. The more confident they feel speaking up at doctor’s visits, the better. It gives their doctor more information to support them through adolescence – and sets your child up for healthy behaviors later in life too. How can you empower your teen to get more involved at doctor’s visits? Here are tips, with help from Connecticut Children’s psychologists Lauren Ayr-Volta, PhD, and Siddika Mulchan, PsyD.
Summer 2024 Family Adventures Guide With Ridgefield Travel and Cruise Planners!
Are you ready to turn up the summer vibes and make memories that will last a lifetime? We’ve got the scoop on the coolest family-friendly destinations for Summer 2024! From gelato-filled streets to breathtaking landscapes, get ready to embark on a summer adventure like never before. Let’s dive into the ultimate family getaway guide!
Weeknight Meal: Healthy Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Whether you’re sneaking veggies into your kids’ meals any way you can, or just trying to increase your family’s vegetable intake, this healthy cauliflower alfredo pasta recipe is a weeknight-meal must-try. “Will it taste exactly like the butter, cream, and cheese...
The importance of mental health screenings in primary care.
Filled with joyous moments and unexpected challenges, the journey of motherhood can be a whirlwind.Among the chaos, it’s important to recognize the toll it can take on your mental well-being. The importance of mental health. The stress and anxiety often experienced...
Meet a Mom: Author & Social Media Star Tabitha Brown!
Tabitha Brown is a New York Times-bestselling author, an Emmy-award winning actress who has hosted shows on Food Network and the Ellen Digital Network, and a veritable social media star with almost 10 million combined followers on TikTok and Instagram. Her fans love...
Top 5 Reasons to Take your Family to the Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Looking for family fun? Join us at the Downtown Cabaret! Our Theatre for Youth Audiences productions offer a season of entertaining shows for all ages. They are the perfect mix of your favorite fairy tales, slapstick comedy, upbeat dancing, fabulous costumes and stage magic. So grab a table and bring the whole family! Learn more about why DCT is a great weekend activity for the family!
3 Quick & Easy Steps to Save Your Winter Skin!
While sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and mums feel exciting and celebratory right now, wintry weather is around the corner and it can be a nightmare for our skin. Moms, it’s time to transition our skincare for drier, colder weather… and we have expert advice...
HealthyBaby: Why Our Moms Are Loving These Safe Baby Products!
Stefanie Horn of Stamford Moms son with his HealthyBaby diapers As new moms and then as second or third-time moms welcoming more babies, nothing is more important to us than keeping our babies happy and safe. That’s why we are thrilled to share all about...
Sleepaway Camps: Our Ultimate Guide
Overnight camp and travel programs are a classic rite of passage that give kids benefits long after summer ends.
Weeknight Dinner Idea: Baked Potato Bar!
A daily weeknight dinner can be one of the biggest parts of the mental load for moms. After school and work, we need dinner ideas that appeal to everyone in our families, from husbands to big kids to toddlers and even babies. They also have to be easy—either able to...
Gloria Gaynor, I Will Survive!
In 1978, the song I Will Survive not only made Gloria Gaynor a household name, but also turned her into an icon of the entire disco era. In the years since, she’s certainly survived—a lot. After a childhood marked by poverty and sexual abuse, she endured a...
Big Bites: Kathleen Ashmore’s New Cookbook!
In November 2020, The Local Moms Network first featured Kathleen Ashmore, a former Martha Stewart food producer turned recipe creator. At the time, she was just starting to build a social media following; now the mom of two (her son William is 7 and daughter Caroline...
3 Popular Cold Remedies That Can Do More Harm Than Good
A steamy bowl of chicken soup may not be the cure for the common cold, but it won’t make things worse. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for some over-the-counter or at-home cold remedies, which may do more harm than good. “This is especially true for older people,”...
Essential questions to ask a Family Law Attorney in the initial interview
Consulting with an attorney about a divorce case may seem overwhelming. If you have never been through the process, you may not know what questions to ask or what information may or may not be relevant. In addition, emotions are often high since it may feel like so much is at stake. For these reasons, it can be helpful to be prepared with specific questions during your first meeting with a divorce lawyer.
6 Steps to Getting Back to Work After Time Off
Moms who leave their jobs to be with their kids have always been faced with a challenge, if and when they decide to go back to work. And in the last few years, the pandemic forced more moms than ever before to leave their jobs to prioritize their families. By some...
9 Toddler Boots for Cold-Weather Outdoor Fun
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. When it comes to keeping your little adventurer’s feet toasty and dry, a solid pair of toddler boots is essential. From sturdy snow boots to withstand the most frigid temps, to colorful galoshes made for...
Start 2024 Off with a Clean Slate from Feast & Fettle
Got New Year’s goals on top of a full schedule? Try turning back the clock. Sign up for Feast & Fettle and win back two hours of every day! Order fresh, fully-prepared meals delivered to your door. Start the year fresh with Feast & Fettle. Use code CLEANSLATE2024 now through January 31st to get your second week free!
5 Ways to Look 15 Years Younger in the New Year
Diet and exercise are the best ways to help stay healthy and keep in shape, but supplementing a healthy lifestyle with cosmetic surgery procedures, med spa treatments and the proper skincare, will leave you in the best shape that you can be in…healthy and beautiful both inside and out!
Holiday Gifts for Dads
Shopping for the men in our lives is notoriously difficult, perhaps because they’re so good at buying what they need or want themselves. Whether the guys you’re shopping for like luxury, whimsy or novelty, the shortlist below has some guaranteed winners. Hint:...