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UNLOAD Up in Arms Event at the Samuel Owen Gallery in Stamford this Thursday!
Meet Melissa and Jessica, Founders of The Parent Collective!
Those who say Europe just does it better may have had It right with this one! Enter Melissa and Jessica, founders of The Parent Collective, a new approach to prenatal classes in Westport (and newly launching in Greenwich)! These classes provide information for expecting & new parents and provide a way to meet people going through the same thing that live locally! Both Melissa and Jessica took these classes in London when they were pregnant, and decided we should all have access to them too! In addition to being entrepreneurial, driven, and crazy smart, they are hilarious, authentic, and as real about parenting – and it’s challenges – as It gets. Melissa loves Bar Taco and the Pearl (her sweet tooth is a major weakness!), and Jessica loves Sakura, loathes public speaking, and is embarrassed to admit how much she loved Disney World! Thank you both for all you are doing to help us Mums out there!
Contact Sports and Kids: How to Keep Your Children Safe!
Each year, more than 2.6 million children, 19 years old and younger, visit the emergency department for both recreation and sports-related injuries. Kids are at greater risk than adults for sports injuries because they are still growing and developing. The risk for injury is even greater if the child plays a contact sport such as basketball, football, or soccer. Learn about how to best prevent – and treat – these injuries if and when they happen from the experts at Yale New Haven Health!
Please join WestportMoms and others for a MAKE It STOP Forum on Gun Violence Prevention THIS Tuesday at 10am!
As we continue trying to find a way to understand the new world our children appear to be living in, it is time we take a stand! Please join WestportMoms with expects from CAGV, Moms Demand Action, Sandy Hook Promise and Westport’s own police chief, Fotios Koskinas for an important discussion on gun violence prevention THIS Tuesday, 3/6 at 10am!
The Parent Collective Launch Party in Greenwich!
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears.
Kids Yoga Workshops starting at age 3 through 2nd grade beginning 2/27!
Don’t miss NEW Kids Yoga Workshops starting for 3-5 year olds, and continuing through 2nd grade! Classes are on Tuesdays and start February 27th!
Treasured Time Organization Hosts Comedy Night Fundraiser – Learn how we can all change lives!
Treasured Time is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that gives the ‘Gift of Moments’ to Connecticut families with children ages 3-18, where a parent is suffering from a life-threatening illness. On March 2nd, they are hosting a “Comedy Night Fundraiser” at the Westport Inn. For more information about this terrific cause, and event, read more!
Interview with Creator of Little Nomad, the playmat that Shark Tank – and all of us – couldn't resist!
How did you come up with the idea for Little Nomad? I started Little Nomad when my daughter was just 5 months old but the idea came long before that. I had my "AH-HA moment" when my super stylish BFF invited me over to check out her new home — she had just moved...
A Simple Way to Keep the Flu Away – thanks to Yale New Haven Health Experts!
You can avoid the flu this season by taking one simple step: Get a flu shot. Unfortunately, some people think that getting a flu vaccine is too much trouble or costs too much. Or they are sure that a flu shot will make them sick or make them more likely to catch the...
Coastal Orthopedics doctor, Mark Fletcher, was an Olympic Coach and USA Team Member!
DID YOU KNOW? Coastal Orthopedic’s own, Dr. Mark Fletcher of Westport, is a Former 2X Track & Field USA Team Member and an Olympic Level Coach. He is also on the surgical team for Sports Medicine at Coastal Orthopedics with specialties in hip & knee, reconstructive surgery, orthopedic sports medicine and reconstructive shoulder surgery with a special interest in throwing related injuries. We are lucky to be in such great hands!
February Vacation Camps and Programs!
If you are staying in town over February break, and looking for some activities for your kids, see some programs – and camps – offered below!
Does your Kid want to be a Dentist for a Day? Commerce Park Dental will let them this Friday!
Five Ingredient Love Me Some Valentines Rice Krispie Treats!
Looking for a quick after school snack to show your little Valentines you love them? This five ingredient treat is so good and tastes like a chocolate covered cherry!
The 2018 Summer Camp Guide is here!
With summer on everyone’s mind, we put together an extensive summer camp guide, including the majority of the local camps in the area. You can look at the camps broken down by Big Kids (5+), Little Kids (2-5), and Specialty Camps (i.e., arts, sports, farm). We hope this helps!
Meet Courtney!
If like us, getting your kids swim lessons before summer gets here is on your mind, you might be interested to learn more about Children of the Sound (COTS), and it’s co-founder (and also Weston mom!), Courtney Kilc! Courtney spent her career before COTS in restaurant consulting and startups, and found her real passion running this incredible local swim program focused on a firm but loving approach to the sport with her husband who was a world-class swimmer and record-setter. In her free time, Courtney loves staying active, raves about a recent trip to Majorca with her family, and loves Osteria Romana in Norwalk for family dinners! Thanks to Courtney and the amazing COTS program, many local kids may be swimming very soon!
Kick Valentine's Week off Right with these recipes and festive ideas thanks to Ruth Ridgeway Designs!
If you are looking for something a little fun and different to do to celebrate this Valentine’s Day – with friends, a significant other, or even with your family – Ruth Ridgeway Designs shares some great ideas! Whether it’s a fun themed drink, a new festive recipe, or some ideas to decorate your house or table, check these out; you will be on your way!
Taking Care of yourself Event with Namaste New York at Restore Cryotherapy on 2/13!
Some Facts about the Flu from Dr. Audrey Paul (trust us – this is more reliable than your Google search!)
With the flu running rampant, we turned to Dr. Audrey Paul, M.D. Ph.D., and pediatric ER doctor, to share some important facts about the flu to help protect you – and your kids! Getting vaccinated and hand washing are CRITICAL!!
Let Kidville take the work out of planning your next Kid's Birthday Party!
Let’s be honest – we all dread coming up with the next big birthday party idea! Truth be told, Kidillve has figured this out for us. Learn more about all of the benefits a Kidville party has to offer, and let them take all the work out of planning your next Kid’s Party! Trust us – it’s worth it!