Meet a Mom: Jersey Shore’s Jenni Farley!
Jenni Farley, aka JWoww, shares her motherhood journey, including her son’s autism diagnosis and being mom friends with Snooki.
24 Questions Teens Should Ask Doctors (from the Experts at Connecticut Children’s)
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...
2024 Summer Camp & Activities Guide!
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...
Taking the “Toxic” Out of Achievement Culture for our Kids
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...
Easy Weeknight Meal: Eggplant Rollatini
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. This Eggplant Rollatini from the talented moms behind Habitual Hostess makes a great vegetarian entree that happens to be gluten-free as well. Since it uses a lot of the same flavors as Chicken Parmesan,...
Weeknight Dinner Idea: Baked Potato Bar!
Want something the whole family will love? Dinner is served.
The Local Moms Network Ultimate Sleepaway Camp Guide
Overnight camp and travel programs are a classic rite of passage that give kids benefits long after summer ends. Use our Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the best options in the United States! Your child will return with increased confidence,...
HealthyBaby: Why Our Moms Are Loving These Safe Baby Products!
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 a growing baby brand that is completely shaking things up (for the...
Buy Your Tickets for February 13th: Gloria Gaynor, I Will Survive!
Grab your galantines and get tickets to see this new documentary.
Meet a Mom: Alla Vash-Margita, M.D., Chief of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Alla Vash-Margita, M.D., Chief of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. A board-certified OB-GYN who has been practicing for 24 years, she recently launched a specialized Adolescent...
Fibroids 101 With Dr. Elizabeth Lucal of Nuvance Health
This story was contributed by Elizabeth Lucal, MD, VP of Women’s Health Services, Nuvance Health. Your questions about fibroids, answered Fibroids are very common. Here is what you need to know about fibroids, including different treatment options. If fibroids...
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,”...
Big Bites: Kathleen Ashmore’s New Cookbook
A big congratulations to one of the Local Moms Network contributors, Kathleen Ashmore on the publication of her first cookbook.
5 Fashion Pieces to Invest In This Year
Consider adding these staples to your closet this winter.
Pregnancy Apps You’ll Love
Check out these 5 apps and use what works best for you!
TikTok’s Sleepy Girl Mocktail – Will It Help You Sleep?
The Sleepy Girl mocktail is officially trending on TikTok.
Valentine’s Day Events!
Here are a list of a few Valentine’s Day events to keep your family busy.
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...
How To Make Healthy Habits Stick
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Along with the New Year comes a mountain of discussion about healthy habits. There’s no shortage of advice on what to do and how to do it. We’ll save you lots of time and sifting and share the most...
Cookbooks To Try in the New Year!
If one of your New Year's resolutions for the new year is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you'll find six recently published cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and saving money on...