In the Know
"Hate has no home here" movement now blazing across Westport!
Driving around town, you may have begun to notice many new “Hate has no home” signs on lawns, at street corners, and at busy intersections. Recently, a Bedford middle school teacher brought this campaign from Chicago here to Westport, recognizing it’s importance, and the impact even a small town can make.
It's Raining – We have you "covered"!
If – like us – you’re wondering what to do you with your kids who don’t have camp on this rainy day, well pulled together a quick list of ideas to help! Any and other ideas welcomed!
Governor Malloy Signed! CT’s Car Seat Laws Are Changing October 1st
This is a HUGE increase in safety for CT’s kids! To save you time, we have highlighted the parts of the bill that pertain to child seat safety but full details of the bill can be found here.
The "Wait Until 8th" Pledge – Let Kids be Kids a little longer…
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade. By banding together, this will decrease the pressure felt by kids and parents alike over the kids having a smartphone. Learn many of the reasons why so many parents across the country are pledging to “wait until 8th” to let kids be kids a little longer.
Guest Blogger Suzanne Wind: 10 Social Skills Unplugged for Your Digitally Focused Child!
Do you feel frustrated that your child is always facing a screen? Research has shown that today’s child averages 8-9 hours a day of engagement with media. These 10 simple social skill lessons will lead you and your child in a collaborative effort to bring back a little civility to a new digitally focused generation.
Kick Summer off right with these 5 Don't Miss Grilling Tips!
If you moved to the suburbs, and never got that grill thing down, summer is here, so time to get on it! With Memorial Day weekend ahead, check out these 5 don’t miss grilling tips from Westport’s, A&S Fine Foods, who not only have some of the best sandwiches and meatballs in town, but are BBQ experts!