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Connecticut Campgrounds are Open for Summer Vacations!
If you’re vacation’s been cancelled, consider planning a camping trip instead!
Lucy’s Story: Help a Family Save Their Daughter’s Life
Lucy Van Doormaal is just three months old and has been diagnosed with a rare genetic disease. Her parents need our help in getting her the medicine she needs.
Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos from Hip Foodie Mom!
This recipe is definitely entering your weekly rotation.
Navigating the Outside in 2020: Re-opening Considerations
I talked to Danbury mom Dr. Fanta Waterman about how ways to assess risk as it relates to COVID-19.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at One of These Local Spots!
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday July 21st. Where will you be grabbing ice cream this weekend?
Interview with Danielle Geathers, First Black Female Student Body President at MIT!
This remarkable student shares how her mom encouraged and influenced her to break barriers.
Beyond COVID-19: Keeping Kids Safe This Summer
Make sure you take these precautions and then keep the focus on fun this season.
Popsicles: Refreshing Recipes for Summer Fun!
Cool off with these recipes for adults and kids!
Talking to Kids About Race
As we speak to our children about race, it can be hard to know what to say and how to say it. We spoke to two experts on how to approach these conversations.
Playground Reopening Details: Where to Go & When to Go
Cities & towns across Connecticut have slowly begun to reopen their outdoor playgrounds as COVID-19 cases continue to decline. If you're looking to take your kid(s) to the playground this week, below you'll find information by town. Newtown...
Help Your Child Prepare for Camp & School COVID-19 Protocols
Smart advice from a daycare director as families plan for return to school.
7 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Body Image in Girls—and Boys!
A nutritionist (and mom) shares her best advice for raising kids with a healthy relationship with food.
Watermelon Fireworks for the 4th
A healthy twist on a summer fav!
Easy 4th of July Recipes
This recipe round-up is the perfect place to start if you need last minute ideas.
Patriotic Popcorn
Festive popcorn the whole family will enjoy.
4th of July Game: Balloon Darts
Maria Provenzano shares a DIY project that will make for a festive 4th.
Chocolate Dipped Watermelon for the 4th!
This is a healthy & festive treat that adults and kids will love.
Meet Two Dads: Douglas Graneto and Wear Culvahouse!
This week we’re happy to be featuring two dads for a “Meet a Dad” story! Douglas Graneto, principal of Douglas Graneto Design and his husband Wear Culvahouse, a retired OB/GYN, live in Greenwich, CT with their 11-year-old daughter
4th of July – What’s Open & Ideas for the Long Weekend!
With 4th of July fireworks cancelled across the state, here is a list of things that are happening over the weekend, as well as a few family-friendly ideas.
Fun & Festive Flag Salad
Try this easy recipe for 4th of July weekend! There's nothing better during the summer than a salad with delicious fresh fruit in it. Salad Ingredients: 6 cups fresh arugula 1 - 1/2 cup blueberries 5 cups watermelon (could use strawberries as well) 8 oz...
