Fitness
2020 WestportMoms Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Happy Mother’s Day to you! Though you may not be doing all the things you normally do to celebrate, check out these local food, fashion and feel good special offers for YOU-and the moms you love!
Treat Yourself – Mother’s Day At-Home Menu you will salivate over!
Since none of us moms are going to a spa or nice restaurant for Mother’s Day this year, bring that spa-like healthy and delicious food to your home/someone you love! This full menu of recipes from Registered Dietitian, Personal Trainer and Westport Mom, Robin Barrie...
How to Manage Arthritis from Home
During this time, it’s become more difficult for people with arthritis to get access to the treatments they’re used to. We’ve all got a million things to do and many of us are stuck in our homes (thanks, Coronavirus). Luckily, there are some simple things you can do at home to help manage your arthritis symptoms and feel better.
How to Work Out at Home During Coronavirus Pandemic from Local Fitness Expert!
Welcome to our new normal. I’m a mom of two young boys in elementary school in Westport, CT, and due to a big outbreak of coronavirus here, we’re pretty much on lockdown. Schools and gyms are closed and restaurants are open for pick up/take out only. So, in addition to being a working mom, I’m now a homeschooler of two kids, a speech and occupational therapist, and a music, art, and Spanish teacher. One thing that’s keeping me sane (at least a little?!) during this unprecedented time is MOVEMENT. I am super grateful that it’s almost spring, and the weather is allowing us to get outdoors and PLAY. Even while social distancing, there are so many ways to keep moving!
OneWestport – Together Let's Keep Westport Alive!
Our local retailers, service providers, and restaurants need our support to survive. The sharp decline in sales resulting from responsible “social distancing” can be catastrophic for small businesses running on tight margins. You can make a difference. We've created...
Lower Back Facts from Rehab Associates!
Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is often associated with costly, ineffective and sometimes harmful care. Unhelpful beliefs about LBP are associated with greater levels of pain, disability, work absenteeism, medication use and healthcare seeking. Here, our friends are Rehabilitation Associates, Inc. identify some common unhelpful beliefs about LBP and outline how they may influence behavioral and psychological responses to pain.
FREE Fitness & Health Assessment from Total Body Fitness!
Total Body Performance is a concierge fitness and wellness business that brings the equipment and personalized workout to the comfort and convenience of your home. For The Local Moms Network, enjoy the first session/initial assessment FREE of charge to ensure a program is designed that fits your needs for your specific goals!
Mystic Market Holiday Menus not to be Missed!
Make it a Market-Made holiday with all the delicious fixings for a perfect holiday spread. Check out Mystic Market’s Holiday Menus and place your order today!
Buy Your Local Love Card TODAY!! We are building a playground!
In an effort to celebrate the amazing community we live in, and to support all the local businesses (stores, salons and restaurants) that make Westport what it is, we hope you’ll join us for our 2nd annual “Local Love” initiative, running from Saturday, 12/7 through...
The Local Moms Network 2019 Holiday Gift Guide!
Welcome to The Local Moms Network 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! Before kids, we had all our holiday shopping done by (or shortly after) Thanksgiving. Post-kids? We sometimes find ourselves relying on anything available with overnight shipping, or online gift cards (when we’re truly out of ideas). We hope this shortlist provides you with both some solid inspiration and any needed motivation to check all of the dads, moms, kids and everyone in between off your list early, and give unique gifts they’ll love and use over and over.
Using CBD to manage Anxiety: One Mom's Story
This week, one of the founders behind The Press Pause Project shares her personal story with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and how CBD has helped her live a happier, healthier life, including being more “present in the moment” with her husband and three kids. With so many women—particularly moms—dealing with anxiety, postpartum and silently drowning in life, we’re happy to partner with a brand looking to help.
Youth Sports & Hydration with ONS Sports Medicine
Did you know that the majority of young athletes are already dehydrated when they show up for practice or a game? ONS Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Marc Kowalsky explains what signs to look for and what guidelines to follow.
Row for the Cure!
Join Row House Westport on Saturday, October 26th at 10am as they raise funds to better the lives of women with breast cancer. They’re hosting a donation-based Relay Row. 100% of proceeds will go to @rowforthecure. Members and non-members welcome. Give them a call at 203-635-2223 to reserve your spot!
Rehabilitation Associates Celebrates 40 Years!
Rehabilitation Associates, Inc. is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year! Beginning in 1979 with two women and a small office in Fairfield, they now offer comprehensive services in five locations with over 300 staff members. Join them on October 16th to celebrate this milestone!
Meet Robyn
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we are incredibly fortunate that Robyn – Weston mom of two and recent breast cancer survivor – has shared her story with us. It is a story about being pro-active, brave, vulnerable, and strong, while inspiring hope. Just over one year ago, Robyn’s life changed forever when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and her journey to come out on the other side (filled with chemotherapy, hair loss, multiple surgeries and more), would not have been what It was without exercise, her friends and family, and her own unrelenting drive to be a survivor. Robyn’s story is raw…It is scary…It is real. But It is also a story about gratitude and one that should remind us women – and us moms – to trust our gut, to make ourselves a priority, and to never, ever give up.
Introducing Saint Jane Beauty, the newest CBD Skincare Collection
Please meet Casey Georgeson, founder of @saintjanebeauty, our latest #partner. Having just launched in January, Casey’s used her experience as a brand creator for impressive brands like Marc Jacobs Beauty, Sephora and Elizabeth and James Nirvana to create a high-quality CBD skincare collection that is already catching getting plenty of attention from places like @voguemagazine.
What are we teaching girls today?
Though originally published in 2016, a Girls Life magazine cover sparks controversy once again as women (and moms!) fight to ensure the right things stay important to girls as they grow up! Let’s be the change we want to see in this world!!
NEINH: Concussion Prevention & Treatment in Children
With back to school activities and sports in full swing, we all want to keep our kids healthy and safe. So, we turned to Dr. Kate Mullin with the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache to find out what you need to know when it comes to preventing and treating concussions.
Meet Katie!
Katie is mom to two young boys, and is very excited to bring her experience as a registered dietician and wellness to her hometown, where she can help individuals and families looking to live a healthier lifestyle. After years in finance, she followed her passion for nutrition and wellness and spent time in NYC working with corporations on wellness in the workplace. Though Katie misses the city, and especially the Japanese handrolls from her favorite spot in Brooklyn, she and her family love being back! Katie is an organizer at heart, loves working with people, and is constantly coming up with creative ways to make eating more enjoyable for kids – and adults. We’re glad to have you back Katie!
What Happens When the Symptoms of Concussion Last Longer Than Expected?
What happens if you (or your child) has had a concussion but symptoms last for weeks or even months beyond the normal recovery time? The culprit could be Post Concussive Syndrome. We spoke to Dr. Kate Mullin with The New England Institute for Neurology and Headache in Stamford about the treatment and outlook.
