Around Town
Local Parks for the Family
A list of some note-worthy local parks and playgrounds to enjoy!
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You hyper-local resource for all lower Middlesex County families
Swim Safety
Summertime is the best time, but with fun days spent around pools, beaches and lakes, most moms are also concerned with water safety—and for good reason.
Micaela Birmingham, Head of Studio at Scary Mommy
The site’s intelligent take on tough mom issues are must-reads, and its no holds barred video series (from Momsplained to Preggo Nancy) is addictive.
5 Tips Every Mom Should Know to Have a Smooth Morning
5 easy tip all Moms can follow to ensure they have a successful, productive morning before their children wake up!
Recipe: Carrot Tumeric Soup
This nutrient-packed soup has plenty of antioxidants to give your immune system a boost!
Screen Time
So if eliminating screens is not an option, how do you create healthy habits that will last your kids a lifetime? We asked this question of three leaders in the field of screen time.
MASSE
The concept behind the new app MASSE, a community based on real people sharing product recommendations, from beauty and home products to pregnancy and baby products.
Moms Summer Reading Guide
When your kids are at camp/sleeping/playing/slightly older or otherwise occupied, losing yourself in a good book can be like taking a mini-vacay without leaving your home (or pool chair).
Press Pause
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about CBD—aka Cannabidiol, or one of the chemical compounds found in the Cannabis Sativa plant. Health benefits being discussed for products infused with CBD include reducing anxiety, depression, pain and insomnia—without the...
Sunscreen 101: Top Recommendations for Kids, Moms, Dads and More!
With the constantly evolving perspectives on the frequency of application needed, and which sunscreens actually work and are safe, we turned to Westport mom of four, and renowned Dermatologist, Rhonda (Ronnie) Klein for her “favorites” for this summer – and year round!
All Grown Up but Still Kid Friendly
With children in the mix, it’s difficult (impossible) to have a home where things are always in their proper place and clutter is virtually non-existent, nevertheless you don’t have to sacrifice good design for comfort as your family grows.
Traveling with Kids: How to Make it Better for Everyone
The mom behind Our Vie gives us her best advice for traveling with little ones.
An Interview with FEED’s Lauren Bush Lauren
The founder of this inspiring philanthropic brand chats on topics ranging from being a new mom of two to what’s next for her business.
What is Paper Greats?
CT-based founders Heather Terry and Selina Fletcher started Paper Greats. Read their story here!
5 Tips to Boost the Nutrition in Your Kid’s Meals
Cooking healthy meals that are delicious and satisfying can be hard work for us moms! Lately, I’ve been struggling to curate a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner that include all of the important nutrients and vitamins, only to have my kids come to the table with a stubborn palate.