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CT Enters Phase 2 Today!

Connecticut enters Phase 2 of reopening today in advance of the original date of 6/20. The change in date was aimed to avoid reopening during Father’s Day weekend. Here is what you can expect to open this week: Gyms & Fitness Centers – Please check out...

Plan a Day Trip with Your Family!

As the state begins to reopen, many families are struggling with the question of what to do and when to do it. We’re  unsure how to navigate things like day trips, playdates, planning birthday parties, etc. I don’t have those answers (nor does anyone...

A Black Mother’s Cry: An Essay by Sara Hood

Thank you to The Local Moms Network contributor Sara Hood for sharing this powerful and personal essay. Where do we go from here? What’s the solution? Why did it take this particular moment in time for everyone to wake up? Did the [COVID-19] pandemic and our lack of...

Curbside Pick Up Available at Several Area Libraries

Newtown The library continues to remain closed with due dates extended until 7/1. You can still take advantage of the library through either digital services or new curbside pick-up featured.   Here’s how curbside pick-up works:   Use any means of...

Anti-Racism Resources for Parents

Photo credit: Danielle Coke (@ohhappydani on Instagram) This past week, I’ve spent more time on social media absorbing content around anti-racism and what is happening locally, as well as nationally. Like I know many of you did, I shifted gears from just...

COVID & Kids: What to Know About the New Inflammatory Syndrome

Have you been hearing about the inflammatory syndrome being linked to COVID-19 cases in kids? This new development is frightening for families, especially as we weigh the possibility of camp, and school not too far on the horizon. We reached out to the experts at Yale...

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