Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer? Our Newtown Moms Summer Cheat Sheet is packed with local ideas for every kind of day, from free adventures and rainy day activities to places to cool off, quick outings, and family-friendly day trips around Newtown, Monroe, Brookfield, Bethel, Danbury, and beyond. Save this guide for the next time you hear, “What should we do today?”

As a mom of four, I’ve struggled to find time to read over the years — but I’ve done it. Now that my twins are turning nineteen and my “little guys” are eleven and almost thirteen, I should have more time. But I don’t. As some life stages end, others start. College...

Summer dressing doesn’t get easier than dresses. The dress is the outfit, without any time wasted matching tops and bottoms. These airy styles will take you from work to the playground to dinner, with little more than a change of shoes and jewelry. At this $100 to...

The holy grail of a weeknight recipe is something healthy, easy, and delicious to both kids and adults. These Chicken Carnitas Bowls from Whole30 co founder and CEO Melissa Urban’s new book nails all three.

Sunscreen for kids is one of those necessary evils every parent deals with in summer. Most kids will whine or try to wriggle their way out of it, making it feel like you’re trying to put sunscreen on a wild animal instead of a kid. Plus, trying to decide which sunblocks to use can feel overwhelming – sticks vs sprays, chemical vs mineral, not to mention rash guards, sunglasses, etc. To sort through what you actually need to know this season, we’re sharing the below interview with Lauren Geller, MD, a Westchester, NY-based pediatric dermatologist associated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Plus, see below for a Top Ten list of sunscreen brands our moms are loving for their own kids!