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2022 Holiday Event Guide
Winter and the holiday season are a wonderful time of year! But sometimes there's so much going on, that it becomes overwhelming to plan this special time with our families! That is why Westport Moms has organized all the best activities in Westport, Norwalk and the...
A Few Shows to Binge Watch this Fall!
As we head towards Winter (how?!) it just feels right to be starting a new show. Whether it’s with your spouse as a way to bond or post-bedtime me-time with a cup of tea or glass of wine, we’re sharing a shortlist of picks. This unscientific collection of five is what our Moms (and their friends) are recommending, and from dramas to reality TV, there’s a choice everyone will love.
Meet Astronaut Kellie Gerardi!
Meet Kellie Gerardi, an aerospace and defense professional, a mom, and a bioastronautics researcher who will be flying to space on a dedicated science mission with Virgin Galactic! She also is the author of children’s picture book series, Luna Muna. While most of us can’t exactly relate to being an astronaut, Kellie shares relatable parenting content on TikTok, where she has amassed more than half a million followers. We spoke to Kellie about her amazing career, family life in Florida, with her husband and daughter, and more.
Join us for the Launch – Kerri Rosenthal x Roberta Roller Rabbit!
You are invited to view the brand new KR x Roberta Roller Rabbit Collection & Holiday Shopping with Stoned Jewelry and complimentary piercings! Join us from 10am-6pm THIS Saturday!
All Moms Could Use Some Additional Support from Time to Time!
Kelly Akehurst, Mental Health Counselor, a mom of two and a survivor of postpartum anxiety and depression shares her thoughts on why Moms could use some additional support from time to time!
All About RSV – What Parents Need to Know
It’s not even Winter and a surge in cases of RSV is making headlines. But we don’t need the news to tell us what we’re seeing ourselves: pediatrian offices are backed up with cases, schools are sending out alerts, and families all around us are getting hit. Pediatrician Dr. Krissy Satchi breaks down the basics of RSV so we can be prepared.
5 Ways to Make Matching Holiday PJs A Tradition that works for your Family!
Matching PJs have been a growing family tradition for years, creating priceless memories—as well as photos for social media! But getting kids (not to mention spouses!) to take part in any group activities can sometimes require some prodding. That’s why we’re sharing 5 ways to make the popular matching PJ trend work for your family! Head to the link in bio for the full article, including why we *love* the hand-me-down quality ones from Hatley. Then, go to Hatley.com and use code LOCALMOMS25 for 25% off regular priced items and free shipping.
Meet Jen Berniker!
If moving to the suburbs or extra time at home these last few years piqued your interest in home decor and design, Jen Berniker is someone you should know! After having kids, Jen struggled with what came next, having worked in TV for many years and still craving a creative outlet. After many part-time and freelance jobs, she recently created Designport (a platform for everyone from DIYers to seasoned designers to connect and share helpful advice on design), and has found a way to combine her storytelling and people-connecting skills with her love of photography, writing, and architecture & design. She also loves the added bonus of getting to visit so many people’s homes! Outside of work, she is an adrenaline junkie – loves skiing, climbing, dark chocolate, and all forms of travel. Jen loved the quiet family time COVID gave their family, but getting to connect with and share so many people’s stories with her newest endeavor has been a gift, and she is excited to share It with all of us!
How will your property be divided in a divorce in the state of Connecticut?
If you are going through a divorce or preparing for a divorce, it is important to think of how property will be divided. Connecticut is considered an all-property state, which means each spouse’s property, regardless of how it is titled or how it was acquired, can be divisible in a divorce. Learn from the divorce lawyers at Ferro & Battey, LLC how this typically works and what you should know.
Meet Sharon!
To close out Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are thrilled to introduce Sharon to the Westport community. A true warrior in so many ways, Sharon shares her story battling breast cancer during the height of COVID (with an April 2021 diagnosis) and the incredible local community that has supported her. The child of Soviet immigrants with very little other than their work ethic and insistence on educating their children, she and her brother were raised in the Brooklyn Projects, and she has spent the last 20+ years doing immigration law, both to help others out there and to support her own parents who had done so much to support her. Sharon has an undeniable sweet tooth, is an early riser, and would love to travel to India. Her story is beautiful, unique, and one you won’t want to miss.
25 Halloween Movies to Watch in October!
Halloween is almost here, and we’ve rounded up some of our favorites for little ones, big kids & adults. Whether you’re looking for silly spooky fun or a f horror film to cozy up to for date night, here are some classics and newer movies for all ages.
Halloween Safety: What Parents Should Know in 2022!
Every year around Halloween, parents start trying to balance keeping kids safe and letting them have fun—and a little freedom. This year, in particular, we’re hearing a lot of questions about Fentanyl and whether parents should really be worried about drugs in trick or treat bags. We asked Dr. Katherine Noble of Sound Beach Pediatrics in Greenwich, CT, our top questions about Halloween safety.
Wakeman Town Farm: Growing Great Programs for Children
Wakeman Town Farm offers a variety of children’s and teen’s programs focusing on nature, the environment and sustainable living. Children have fun while learning an appreciation for local agriculture and caring for farm animals. Learn more including an upcoming Election Day Farm Camp on November 8th!
Meet Audrey…another survivor story!
Like so many other local “breast cancer warriors”, Audrey Symes was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year after a routine mammogram and sonogram, both of which her OBGYN conducts regularly. Though she somewhat privately ventured along her journey of surgery, radiation, chemo and more, she recently shared her story, providing a tremendous source of support and strength to others, and finding herself amazed by the support she and her family received along the way. With an 8 year old daughter, and cancer being somewhat of a “part-time” job, life has changed, but Audrey has found ways to stay active, loves reading and the “You’re Dead to Me” podcast on BBC, and truly sees her oncology team as her real life heroes. Audrey’s story is a reminder to stay on top of our health, and that anything is possible.
When is Enough NOT Enough? Just ask Tom and Gisele…
When is enough not enough? Ask Tom and Gisele. Fame, health, wealth, family, looks….seemingly everything anyone could wish for. But for Tom and Gisele, that is not enough. Carole Orland, partner at Family Law office, Broder, Orland, Murray & DeMattie LLC shares some thoughts….
Transform Your Mudroom with Closet Factory!
Kathryn O’Brien, Senior Designer for Closet Factory shares her process for creating a more usable and organized space for this important spot in the home.
Girls Weekend in Nashville!
Dust off your cowboy boots and grab your girlfriends; Nashville is hotter than ever. With so many new hotel openings and a fun music and food scene, it makes for the perfect moms weekend away!
Meet Kaile Zagger, Westport mom making groundbreaking change in the infant health space
Did you know that 9 out of 10 babies in the US are born without a critical strain of bacteria (EVC001) that improves immunity, cognition and metabolomic health? Today we are speaking with Kaile Zagger, Westport mom and CEO of Infinant Health, a company working to replenish this bacteria in newborns, setting them on a trajectory for improved lifelong health! After years spent working on groundbreaking late-stage breast cancer research, she is now focused on revolutionizing the infant health space, and has been hailed by her peers as a “Warrior for women and children.” We are so lucky to call her ours!
How to Get Amazing Holiday Photos!
Holiday photos are one of the great end of year traditions. Sending out festive cards and updating framed photographs in your home is always lovely and nostalgic. The process itself, however, can get a little tricky (very tricky if you happen to have one or more babies or toddlers, ha!). To help us make our family photos as perfect (and painless) as possible, we asked Rachel Wasserman, Lead Photographer at Shoott, to give us her tried-and-true advice on the topic.
Meet Courtney Prussin!
If you are looking for inspiration in any capacity right now, look no further! Meet Courtney Prussin, mom to Camryn and two adorable dogs, who went to her first mammogram after turning 40 and was shockingly diagnosed with Stage 0 DCIS (the earliest form of breast cancer). This led her down a path to a double mastectomy and many weeks and months of managing and living with a cancer diagnosis. She shares her immense gratitude toward the village of friends and family that has surrounded her on her journey, and how she stumbled upon Pink Aid, an incredible organization which has enabled her to help others battling cancer who don’t have the resources many of us do, and life on the other side. Most recently, Courtney walked the runway at Pink Aid’s Pinkchella event as a “warrior” with her daughter and husband, a proud and strong mom and woman who reminds us that if you stay on top of your health, anything is possible!