Health & Beauty
Valentine's Day GIVEAWAY – Win a Pair of Golden Goose Sneakers!
WestportMoms and Mitchell’s have come together to make this Valentine’s Day even more special for YOU! Treat yourself this Valentines Day! Enter to win a New Pair of Golden Goose Sneakers! Follow @mitchellstores, follow @westportmoms, Tag a friend & Click link to Enter!
Meet Meredith!
Meredith is a Westport native, mom of two daughters and a highly respected realtor in town (@weknowwestportrealestate), but most importantly she is one of those people whose name comes up and everyone in earshot can be heard saying “Meredith is amazing!” Knowing she would always return to Westport, Meredith’s mom inspired her to try real estate for the long-term work life balance It would allow for, and she is forever grateful. While a powerhouse in the industry, her latest passion is educating women – and men – on the importance of genetic testing, particularly for the BRCA gene mutation, after her own experience with this knowledge truly changed – and possibly – has saved her life. Meredith loves to sleep, dreams nightly about her morning cappucino and loves nothing more than laughing about anything (particularly reality TV!) with her sister! Meredith is truly one of the most courageous people around – and a true inspiration.
Orthodontics 101 from Westport Native and Orthodontist, Emily Driesman!
With some children as young as 7 or 8 having expanders- or even braces now – many parents wonder “when should I visit an orthodontist?” and “how do I know if my child needs anything like that?” While a lot of the orthodontic early intervention can seem pre-mature, there is a lot of good rationale and science behind It. We sat down with Westport native and local owner of Embrace Orthodontics in Westport, Emily Driesman, to get the scoop!
Meet another Emily!
A Westport native, and mom to two kids under two, Emily Dreisman returned to her hometown when given a tremendous opportunity to take over a boutique orthodontic practice now called Embrace Orthodontics. Emily has always been motived by idea of creating confidence in young kids, and feels so fortunate to be able to do this by improving someone’s smile! And as she shares, given straight teeth are as much the rage these days as Jennifer Aniston’s hair in 90s, she is fortunate to work with clients of all ages and still make a difference! Emily can’t be missed with her shiny red locks, big smile, and even bigger mission of helping to make others smile just a little bit brighter!
Why You Should Be Wearing Sunscreen Year Round – And One Must-Try Brand!
This Winter, add wearing a sunscreen year-round to your New Year’s resolutions! Here are some recommendations from a board-certified dermatologist, from the innovative Isdin product line. We love their light, easy-to-wear options, including a new tinted version and a powder (shown) that makes reapplying a cinch!
Winter is Here & That's A Good Thing!
Winter is the perfect time for certain treatments. We asked the experts at Newtown MediSpa to give us some guidance.
HQHT: Helping New Moms Treat Mastitis Effectively & Conveniently
Carolyn with High Quality Home Therapy explains how physical therapy can effectively and conveniently help moms with mastitis… and doesn’t even require leaving your new baby!
Keto-friendly nachos – Happy New Year!!
As we all try to be a bit healthier with the New Year, check out this “Keto” friendly nachos recipe from one of our local mom contributors, Sara Hood!
Meet Dr. Jandali, a CT doctor performing a rare technique for infant ear deformities
Dr. Shareef Jandali of Jandali Plastic Surgery in Trumbull is one of only a few doctors performing ear-molding, a non-invasive technique to correct newborn ear deformities. To learn more about Dr. Jandali and this innovative procedure, click here!
Tips (from the experts at Yale New Haven) for Getting your Picky Eater to Branch Out!
Dr. Danya Rosen, pediatric gastroenterologist and Sarah Griffin, dietitian chat about how to get a picky eater to branch out to try new foods. Learn more about the pediatric specialty services that are offered at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Centers.
Getting In Shape Down There After Childbirth
The days after having a baby are a total blur with our attention focused on the new baby’s every need. But what about us as moms? With so many changes to our bodies during pregnancy, pelvic floor issues are common. Caryn McAllister with High Quality Home Therapy explains the options for healing.
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.
WestportMoms Holiday Shopping Event is Almost Here!!
Come join us on Friday, December 6th for our 3rd annual Holiday Shopping Event! We have more vendors than ever before with amazing holiday gifts for you – and everyone you love! We will be at Christ & Holy Trinity Church in downtown Westport, and cant wait to see you there!
What You Need to Know About Getting Through Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a heartbreaking condition that robs you of the happy moments you should have with your baby in the weeks after its birth. Instead of feeling that new mom bliss, you’re left feeling sad, detached, and guilty. When you’re suffering from postpartum depression, that’s normal — and you need to remember, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Let’s look at some key facts about postpartum depression and how you can overcome it.
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.
Eyebrows 101: Thank you European Wax!
Everyone’s eyebrows are different, and as you have likely seen or heard – eyebrows are all the rage these days! If you never had your eyebrows shaped or maybe you had a bad experience, here is everything you need to know about eyebrows from European Wax!
Outsmarting Daylight Savings Time: A few tricks to help ease your children’s transition to the time change!
The dreaded daylight savings is upon us! Suddenly your adorable children, who were happily asleep until at least 6 AM are awake and ready to go at 5. I don’t know about you, but in my house, 5 AM is the middle of the night. So what can we do to help our kids adjust to this change (and keep our sanity!)?