Former NBA Player (and 2014 Rookie of the Year!) Michael Carter-Williams is a dad to two in Westport, and is loving it so far! Having spent most of his career to date playing basketball, Michael shares he has always been driven by a desire to grow, learn, and create impact beyond himself. While basketball gave him incredible opportunities, from playing in the NBA to traveling the world and learning from coaches, teammates, and leaders, he discussed how passionate he became about helping others navigate their own journeys and building businesses that create opportunities for people. Most recently, he launched SOL Sports Group, a company focused on supporting athletes both on and off the court. In his free time, Michael loves Compo beach time with his family, has taken up cooking, and loves nothing more than watching his own kids play sports. Michael’s biggest regret as an athlete was not appreciating the moments while they were happening, so he is focused on doing that now with his kids, family and growing business. He is very excited to be a part of the Westport community, and we are thrilled to have him and his family here!

From the 4th of July to Labor Day and every summer soiree in between, who doesn’t love matching with their mini?

This year, we’re aiming for Sane Girl Summer, aka Manageable for Moms Summer aka Summer So Everyone Has Fun (Including Mom).

Scoliosis is something we all remember being screened for as kids – and now it’s our kids’ turn! If your child’s school nurse or doctor mentioned scoliosis, it can feel scary. Many parents worry they missed something or did something wrong. The truth is, most worries about scoliosis in kids are based on myths. John Stelzer, MD, pediatric orthopedic & spine surgeon, clears them up. We spoke to him LIVE a few weeks ago, and wanted to share more for those who may have missed it!

Amanda Vlastas of West University Moms shares seven ways to start enjoying your kid-free weekends.

For those who love the entrepreneurial spirit of some badass moms out there, you will love learning about Emily Roberts! Amidst a career in Ad-tech, Emily started a blog and began posting on social media as a creative outlet in 2015, and she now creates content for fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands, hosts a podcast called The Big Move, and consults and produces podcasts that explore women, their stories and advice around building their careers while navigating motherhood! Mom of two little ones, they moved back from London to Connecticut three years ago, and love the return to beach life! Emily swears by her morning coffee and Martha Stewart’s new skin care serum, and most importantly, loves connecting and storytelling (hence consulting on other women’s podcasts)! Emily is a ton of fun, shares some great advice, and is one not to miss!

Get to know one of the new faces in Pediatric Orthopedics at YNHCH. Marisa Su, MD, is a Yale Medicine pediatric orthopedic surgeon who sees patients at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Centers, including the one on West Putnam in Greenwich. One of the newest pediatric orthopedists with the Children’s Hospital, she specializes in diagnosing a wide range or conditions including newborn babies with hip dysplasia, from diagnosis to treatment. Read her full interview here…

Summer is finally here, and if you’re regretting not putting in a pool, you still can—really. The Plunge Lite from Plunge Pool Concepts is a compact pool perfect for smaller backyards and busy families who want a lower cost and easier to maintain option.
Go to plungepools.com and use code LOCALMOMS to receive an exclusive pool chemical package, a $500 value, included with your new Plunge Lite purchase to help keep your water clear, balanced, and swim-ready from day one.

Jon Gustin is known for his take on millennial fatherhood, and recently he sat down with MomCast to discuss his new book.