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Have you ever considered an au pair? Hear from the Experts what it's all about!
Childcare is one of the most challenging and significant decisions a family can make. As parents, we want a stable, yet flexible option that will also provide our kids with a nurturing, loving and enriching environment they’ll enjoy. It’s a tall...
Genius on the Go’s tips on how to avoid email hackers!
Email Spoofing/Phishing is a method where hackers trick users to think an email is coming from a legitimate source (Amazon, Apple, LinkedIn, etc) to capture sensitive information such as Usernames, Passwords, Credit Cards, and in some cases take control of the...
Top 5 Injuries Mothers Get & What to Do About Them!
In honor of Mother’s Day, the team at Coastal Orthopedics provided some helpful hints to all those hard working mommas out there! Whether you stay at home or work full time, motherhood can take a toll on your body. Here are some of the most common orthopedic injuries they see in moms!
Come Join Us for a Mother's Day Celebration to discuss the MOMents that Mattered!
In the spirit of celebrating moms - and the amazing women in this community and around us - we invite you to join us at The Pearl for a conversation and cocktails on Tuesday, May 7th at 7pm. We will kick things off with a 45 minute panel discussion...
Meet Kitt!
An 18 year Westport native, with four children in their 20s, Kitt is the proud new-ish owner of West, the beloved store in downtown Westport. When the former owner was moving to LA, a combination of Kitt’s love for the store, fashion and local business compelled her to take it over – and we’re so glad she did! While we know and are so grateful that Kitt loves Westport, what many don’t know is that Kitt was once a competitive figure skater, and in another life may find herself in law enforcement! Kitt swears by sunscreen, would love to see True Food Kitchen come to Westport, and is known for her positivity- as she says, you never know when a smile may change someone’s life – or your own!
WestportMoms Invites you to a Mother's Day Shopping Event THIS Friday!
Please join us if you can anytime from 9AM-2PM. Winfield Deli will provide coffee and snacks, Whip Salon will be doing a braid bar, and Stretch Lab will be offering short massages! Come shop for you – or someone you love!
ShelfGenie: An Organizing Expert’s Secret Weapon
This interview with ShelfGenie's Alex Modica, conducted by organizing expert Seana Turner, originally appeared on TheSeanaMethod.com. One of the first people I met when I entered the professional organizing world was Alex Modica. He is the owner of...
Special Needs Spotlight – Meet Chloe!
For our final special needs spotlight this month, we want to highlight Chloe and the Kiev family, who help remind us all to live in the moment, and that unfiltered emotion and reactions is one of the most authentic ways to live. Their daughter Chloe was born with William Syndrome, which has impacted her development since the day she was born. Since that day, the Kiev family has found their new normal, and embraces the energy Chloe adds to their lives. Her mom Johanna has played a meaningful role in the Special Ed community, resulting in an incredible program of opportunities being added to the YMCA curriculum for families – and children – like theirs. Johanna shares that Chloe has taught them that having a child with special needs doesn’t define what you (or they) can or can not do; it just asks that you modify your approach to those things in some unexpected way.
Curious about Mystic Market? Check it out – here, and then in person!!
Curious about Mystic Market? Check it out – here, and then in person!!
Guide to Cooking Camps & Classes in CT for Spring and Summer! (thanks to CT Bites!)
If youre looking for sme fun summer options for your kiddos, especially in the kitchen, thanks to CT Bites we have the Cooking Camp & Class guide for you! Just be sure to sign up your aspiring chefs soon; these classes and camps fill up quicker than hot grease will jump out of a pan!
Register Today for STAR Inc's 14th Annual Walk, Run and Roll on Sunday, May 5th!
Area 5k runners and walkers are lacing up for the 14th Annual STAR 5k Run, Walk & Roll on Sunday, May 5 at Sherwood Island State Park. Runners and Walkers can register online at www.starct.org. The event includes a Family Fun Day celebration and fundraiser to benefit local individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities!
Special Needs Highlight – Meet the Mann Boys!
As a mom to two boys with varying Autism disorders, Gena Mann knows as much as anyone what being brave and resilient and kind is all about. While life may be a bit less predictable, and things like family dinners out or trips might be a bit less frequent, she and her husband – and their two younger daughters have come to really embrace the unique joy these boys bring to their world. Gena has spent much of her free time devoted to providing awareness and support for other parents of children with special needs, most recently with her launch of Wolf + Friends to connect people in a specific area with other parents who “get it.” While Gena admits her family often gets those funny stares, they focus as much as possible on enjoying every day and uncovering the passions each of her four incredible children has.
Migraine 101 from Dr. Kate Mullin!
Dr. Kate Mullin is the Medical Director of Clinical Research at the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache (NEINH), headquartered in Stamford, CT. She recently shared with us the latest, greatest treatment options for migraine suffers.
“It is an exciting time to be a headache doctor. The last few years there has been a boom in headache medications, procedures and devices,” says Dr. Mullin. With 30 million people being affected by migraines, she says “it’s about time pharmaceutical and technology companies started taking this population seriously.” Here’s what Dr. Mullin suggest any migraine sufferer should be considering:
Music Together Spring Classes are HERE!
Music Together offers classes 7 days a week in locations throughout Fairfield County. Spring Semester starts 3/ 25 and registration is ongoing ! Register for one class and you are eligible for UNLIMITED FREE BONUS AND MAKEUP CLASSES ! Use code MOMSN and save $20.
The Digital Dilemma – What we Learned, and What now?
We’ve been asked by many who couldn’t attend The Digital Dilemma discussion on Monday to “recap” the key takeaways, and also what’s next? How do we keep the momentum going? So…here goes…
Special Needs Spotlight – Meet Parker!
Meet Parker! She was born 3 years ago with a very rare (and only recently diagnosed) genetic condition called HIST1H1E Syndrome. Since the day she was born, Parker’s family has embraced this strong, smiley, happy girl and adjusted to their “new normal.” Parker’s mom, Kimberly, shares the importance of mourning the loss of not having a “typical” child, and then embracing the incredible and often unexpected joy this child can provide on a daily basis. Kim has an incredible support system with friends and family and of course sun reflexology is always a nice escape (even if only for 20 minutes). Kim has learned from her amazing little girl that no matter what life throws you, to never, ever give up! Kim is a Financial Advisor at UBS and since Parker’s birth she has turned her focus to helping families think through and prepare for the financial implications of their lives with a child with special needs. She has also recently launched a foundation called the Parker Avery Initiative to fund research for children with this same syndrome since so much is still so unknown. For anyone who knows Kim, she is kind, open, a go-getter and a true inspiration.
Simplify Spring Break Travel with a Professional Car Service
Rudy’s luxurious transportation services are perfect for all your family vacation travel needs. Rudy’s car service will help you get to any tri-state area airports or your exact destination. Their top-of-the-line vehicles are equipped with carseats by request and their professional chauffeurs make them the smart choice for your family! Spring break and Summer vacations are coming up, book today. Mention Local Moms for 10% off your first ride!
Take a Minute – NEW Health Education Video Series for Parents from Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital is excited to announce the summer debut of a health
education video series for parents, “Pediatric Minute”. Learn more!
Don't Miss "Fashionably Westport" event on May 16th and 17th
The WDMA invites you to Fashionably Westport, a two day fashion event on May 16 & 17 in downtown Westport. Early Bird tickets and Premium Seating for the Runway Event on May 16 available now! Seating inside Branson Hall is limited, so don’t delay.
WestportMoms Digital Dilemma Panel – Come Join Us!
Please join us on Monday, April 8th at 7:30pm at The Greens Farms Church Social Hall for a discussion focused on how smart devices, and social media, are impacting YOUNG kids today (elementary school and younger) and how we- as parents – can do something...