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Spring break starts now! If you're not headed out of town this week, here are some events, activities, and camps to keep you and your kids going all week long. EventsMusic Monday with Principal AlAfternoon Art - Danbury Library (All Week)Sybil Ludington: A Connecticut...

With the solar eclipse scheduled for Monday, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate Earth this month. If you're looking for ways to mark the occasion, learn more, or enjoy a fun family activity, check out one of these events happening this month: 4/8: Solar Eclipse...

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. To help honor Earth Day, Rosemary D'Urso, aka Library Mom, chose five fantastic books perfect for the occasion. Says Rosemary: "From its sparkling waters to its majestic mountains and curious creatures, there...

Lice. Just the word is enough to make your head start itching. If you’ve got kids in school, though, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be exposed at some point, and if you’re unlucky, your kids will bring the pests home. To be prepared if and when that does happen,...

Spring is a great time to add some new dresses to your closet. When dressing for holidays from Easter to Mother’s Day, a new outfit can make you feel instantly festive. And dresses for moms are always a good call, as you can throw one on and feel put together, fast....

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...

Your tween’s skincare obsession isn’t going anywhere – so keep it fun and safe for them!

Mark the Easter and start of Spring with one of these local events.

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. If you're looking for something to do as a family to mark the holiday, check out one of the events below. 3/7: Make a Celtic Knot - Brookfield Library 3/8: St. Patrick's Day Bingo 3/9: Irish Dance Performance - Danbury...

By: Lauren Ayr-Volta, PhD, and Siddika Mulchan, PsyD 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...

We’ve got our eyes on warmer weather, more relaxed schedules, and all thing summer here at Newtown Moms. With that being said, the summer months can be challenging to keep our kids entertained over the course of the nearly 3 month break from school. Our annual Summer...

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Our kids have gotten very good at handling a barrage of pressures; they're likely overscheduled and grinding out their studies and extra curricular with high expectations for now and the future. But the added...

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your kids by way of recipes, decor, crafts, books, and movies.

Grab your galantines and get tickets to see this new documentary.

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,”...

The Sleepy Girl mocktail is officially trending on TikTok.

Start this tradition with your kids on February 1st!

Here are a list of a few Valentine’s Day events to keep your family busy.