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Connecticut Campgrounds are Open for Summer Vacations!

Among the many changes to summer plans this summer are vacation plans! But with many of us feeling drained from juggling work with having our children at home, the need for a vacation has never been greater!   While many of us may not feel comfortable with...

Navigating the Outside in 2020: Re-opening Considerations

Last month, I had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Fanta Waterman, a Danbury mom to Kirin (age 8). We spent time talking about COVID-19 and the challenges/questions/considerations many of us are facing as parents. Dr. Waterman offered to contribute the piece below....

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at One of These Local Spots!

Sunday may be National Ice Cream Day, but if I’m being honest, I’ve never needed an excuse to indulge in a little bit of ice cream, especially during the summer. And with temperatures rising and humidity nearly unbearable, grabbing a cup or cone of your...

Beyond COVID-19: Keeping Kids Safe This Summer

Of course, coronavirus is on all of our minds this summer, particularly as we look towards the Fall and various back to school plans. But as we spend more time at home and continue to stay safe through social distancing, experts urge parents not to forget about the...

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.  ...

Help Your Child Prepare for Camp & School COVID-19 Protocols

  For many kids across the country, camp or a return to daycare will be the first time they’ve encountered the new safety protocols for COVID-19. It also may be the first time they’ve socialized in a group setting, having been social distancing at home for the...

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