Tried & True
7 Easy Ways to Recycle
Use Spring Cleaning as a motivation to purge with the environment in mind.
Wondering About the “Mysterious Illness” Affecting Dogs?
Given many of us dog owners have been experiencing – or hearing about – dogs with a new mysterious respiratory illness, we turned to our friends @activedogllc, for their thoughts and additional information about what is going on with dogs right now and how to keep your dog safe!
College Rejection? What to Say (And Not Say!) To Your Child
Rejection stinks. But parents aren’t powerless in supporting high school seniors who hear “no” from a dream college.
Easter Dresses: The Florals and Pastels You Need this Season
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....
Prioritizing Your Mental Health
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...
Feeling Foggy? 6 Steps to Ease Symptoms of Brain Fog
There isn’t a mom who can’t relate to the idea of her brain as a computer with 50 tabs perpetually open, juggling a personal life, kids, activities, career, errands, housework, spouses…the list is endless. And brain fog is real. It’s not odd for motherhood and its...
Lemon Stripes Blogger Julia Dzafic on her New Cookbook!
This mom of two and social media star shares details of her newest project – a garden-to-table cookbook.
Boost Your Mocktail to Superfood Status
You’ve heard of superfood smoothies but how about a superfood mocktail? It’s true! The health-boosting ingredients are likely in your refrigerator or pantry already.
Tween Skincare Solutions in 3 Steps with Dr. Marnie Nussbaum
Your tween’s skincare obsession isn’t going anywhere – so keep it fun and safe for them!
Top 5 Reasons to Take Your Family to the Downtown Cabaret!
Looking for family fun? Join us at the Downtown Cabaret! Our Theatre for Youth Audiences productions offer a season of entertaining shows for all ages. They are the perfect mix of your favorite fairy tales, slapstick comedy, upbeat dancing, fabulous costumes and stage magic. So grab a table and bring the whole family! Learn more about why DCT is a great weekend activity for the family!
Bunny Themed Breakfasts, Egg Hunts, and More!
Mark the Easter and start of Spring with one of these local events.
St. Patrick’s Day Parades & 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...
Healthy Dessert: Earl Grey Dark Chocolate Mousse
Kathleen Ashmore shares a healthy dessert from her new cookbook, Big Bites.
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,...
