Halloween Fun All Month Long In & Around Newtown, CT
With a month to go to Halloween, here’s a list of fun activities, events, and recipes to keep the fun going all month long.
Fall Sneakers You’ll Wear All Season
Fashion contributor Kristin Kennedy shares sneakers that will take you from the sidelines at your kids’ sports games to errands and beyond!
Telehealth: How It Can Help Busy Moms
A Nuvance Health doctor and mom shares what moms should know about telehealth.
25 Fall Activities Your Family Will Love
The crisp and cool air of fall is here! As the leaves start to change color, here is a list of activities your family will love.
Easy After School Snack Board from The BakerMama
Try this fun after school snack board idea today!
Should You Let Your Child Go to a Sleepover?
What are the signs your child is ready for a sleepover with friends? How to weight the risks, benefits, and alternatives for this childhood rite of passage.
Easy Weeknight Meal: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Feta
Add this easy & delicious meal to your meal plan for the week ahead!
Meet Karen Klein, VP of Product at Evite!
Find out more about this mom and what’s new at Evite.
Local Corn Mazes In & Around Newtown
Looking for a fun, fall activity? Check out one of these local corn mazes this weekend!
2024 Newtown Moms Fall Registration Guide is Here!
Looking for a new activity to enroll your child in? Check out Newtown Moms’ latest Fall Registration Guide.
Meet a Mom: Chamber of Mothers CEO & Co-Founder Erin Erenberg
Erin Erenberg leads this nonprofit is bringing moms together to advocate for the issues that matter most.
The Best Dresses That Take Your From Summer to Fall
These dresses are perfect for cool morning or evenings and sunny days. Just add a layer to take one of these dresses from summer into the fall.
Portobello Mushroom Pizzas!
Encourage your child to eat more veggies with this unique pizza recipe.
How to Help Kids from Toddler to Teens Get Over Back-to-School Blues
This story was contributed by Harvey Karp, M.D. For so many kids, back-to-school season is full of excitement! They get to pick out a new lunchbox or backpack, see old friends, play at recess, and return to a more predictable routine. The truth is: While children...
Backpack Wearing – Do’s and Don’t
With back to school around the corner, backpacks are all the rage! Backpacks are customizable, come in all shapes, sizes and colors and are the ultimate in self-expression. But—when not worn properly, they can cause short- or long-term problems in kids’ muscles, joints and—well—back. So what’s the right way to wear and carry a backpack? What else should you know so we can keep our learners in good physical health? Dr. Phil Mack, orthopedic surgeon with Connecticut Children’s, has answers.
31 Screen-Free Activities for August
This story originally appeared on the Local Moms Network. To be clear, we have nothing against screens; there is a time and a place for them. As parents, they are a tool in our summer parenting survival kit. But come August, it can feel like the only tool we have...
5 Common Feelings When Starting Kindergarten
Click here for some helpful advice on the Kindergarten transition.
Tips for a Smooth Transition Home from Sleepaway Camp
This story originally appeared on the Local Moms Network. Like college students heading home from school, children returning home from sleepaway camp have a big adjustment ahead. Sometimes, re-entry can become…rocky. It’s not just kids getting used to living back...
The Ultimate Summer Reading List from Zibby Owens
As CEO of her own publishing house, bookshop owner, and creator behind the popular podcast “Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books”, Zibby is the one to ask for recommendations.
Meet Crystal Dunn: Mom and Star on the US Womem’s Soccer Team
Crystal Dunn heads to Paris and shares her goals for the Olympics – her 3rd time at the games.