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5 Reasons Your Backyard Needs Mosquito Squad This Summer

Summer should be about creating magical moments in your own backyard—watching your kids chase fireflies, hosting BBQs, or simply enjoying morning coffee on the porch. But this season, protecting your outdoor spaces from pests has become more essential than ever....

Colon Cancer 101: What Moms Should Know

Does it seem like colorectal cancer (CRC) is all over the news? There’s good reason: diagnoses in people under 50 has gone up by 50% over the last three decades, affecting too many parents in their 30s and 40s in the thick of raising kids. In thirty more years, CRC is...

Car Conversations: Ways to Make the Most of Your Carpool Time

As moms, it can feel like we are unpaid Uber drivers. From short trips across town for school pickups and drop offs, to longer rides for far flung travel sports, many parents are spending hours chauffeuring their kids. The carpool shifts can feel a little like wasted...

The Summer Sneaker Edit: 6 Stylish Pieces for Busy Moms

Summer calls for footwear that can keep up with playground adventures while still looking polished enough for impromptu coffee dates and weekend errands. This season’s standout sneakers pair with everything from casual denim to flowy summer dresses, proving you...

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Honey, & Lime Dressing

  What is it about watermelon and feta that just screams summer? This Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta and Honey-Lime Dressing is perfect to serve as a side when you’re grilling or to put together for a quick and healthy lunch. Light and refreshing, it’s an...

Swimmer’s Ear: 7 Things You Need to Know & How to Treat It

Ah, summer—the time when our active kids jump right in the water for lots of swimming.Then, ouch. Or, double ouch. Sometime later, the ear pain sets in, maybe with some other unpleasant symptoms (more on that below)… Connecticut Children’s ear, nose and...

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