Around Town
List of Local Playgrounds!
Round-up of our favorite local playgrounds plus a few we’re hoping to explore this spring & summer!
Family Friendly Hiking & Walking Trails
Pack up and hit the trails for some time outside!
5 Reasons Local Moms Love Lakeside Watersports!
Lakeside Watersports creates lasting summer memories by providing private watersports lessons & boat charters on picturesque Candlewood Lake.
Soaring Egg Prices & Shortages: 5 Ways to Deal
If eggs are hard to find or just too expensive at your local store, here are some smart tips to help.
Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Breakfasts, and More Ways to Mark the Start of Spring!
Celebrate Easter and mark the start of Spring with a local egg hunt, bunny breakfast, or craft workshop with your family.
Children & Sleep: Daylight Savings & Spring Break Travel Tips
The extra daylight this week is amazing, but how is it effecting your children & sleep? Lauren Wolf, a certified sleep coach, has a few tips.
Meet a Mom: Skincare Founder Gillian Stollwerk Garrett
Skincare founder Gillian Stollwert Garrett discusses success, setbacks, and stay present with her family.
St. Patrick’s Day Events In & Around Newtown CT
Click here for a list of local St. Patrick’s Day parades, activities & events, plus ideas for at home celebrations like recipes & crafts.
What Parents Need to Know About Sudden Cardiac Arrest
February is Heart Health Month and we’re sharing information about sudden cardiac arrest & children.
How To Talk to Kids About Black History Month
Click here for suggestions from our mental health contributor Reon Baird, Phd on how to talk to kids about Black History Month this month & all year.
Introducing the 2025 PILLAR Summit: Tickets on Sale Now!
Join us for a day of professional development and growth during Connecticut’s first PILLAR Summit on Friday 3/28 at the Greenwich Hyatt.
Host A Valentine’s Day Party for Your Family!
A holiday dedicated to love seems like a no-brainer for moms, but even the best of us are prone to pressure to make it perfect. This year let’s keep it simple! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to host a simple Valentine’s Day Party by way of recipes, decor,...
Start Off Your Valentine’s Day with this Breakfast Idea!
If your family likes to celebrate holidays from morning till night, you’ll love starting your Valentine's Day with this filling (and pink!) strawberry smoothie bowl from Tabitha Blue, a Tampa, Florida-based mom of four who pens the popular Fresh Mommy Blog....
Valentine’s Day Events In & Around Newtown, CT
Looking for a way to mark the holiday with your family? Check out this list of Valentine’s Day Events & Activities in & around Newtown, CT.
14 Reasons Why I Love You
Start this tradition with your kids on February 1st!
Norovirus 101: Symptoms, Prevention, and More!
The Norovirus seems to be every where this winter. Click here to learn about the symptoms and prevention.
Dry January: A Chance to Rethink Mommy Wine Culture
Could this month help reframe how we look at motherhood and drinking?
Kindergarten Registration is Open for Newtown Public Schools!
Kindergarten Registration is available for Newtown Public Schools. Click here for links and details on how to register.
Winter Fun: Where to Go Skiing, Snow Tubing Sledding, & Ice Skating
With snow in this weekend’s forecast, here’s a list of activities and ideas to keep you going all winter.
Perimenopause: Understanding the Transition
What you need to know about perimenopause, from an expert OB-Gyn at Nuvance Health.
