Recently, the term “ultra-processed foods” has become a red flag for parents trying to feed their families healthy foods. In the last few years, studies have linked ultra-processed foods (UPF) to everything from dementia to diabetes. But those UPFs are, unfortunately,...
This week’s Meet a Mom is helping Mothers’ Day help other moms—a lot of moms. In 2010, Kim Hausman Athan and a few other mothers (including her own!) launched Mothers’ Day Movement, a non-profit organization that benefits women and families worldwide. One hundred...
Childhood cancer is one of the scariest things parents can face, and the amazing specialists at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital are an invaluable resource for families dealing with it. Michelle Foley, DO, is one of these accomplished doctors, seeing patients at...
For those who haven’t heard, One Medical is the newest Primary Care Medicine practice here in Westport. We were lucky enough to talk to Bobby Wilson, the Connecticut Medical Director (and a local dad) about how he ended up where he is, and what makes One Medical...
As so many of our little ones are interested in getting their ears pierced, we all have a lot of questions about the process, safety, when and how best to change earrings, if sports can be played with piercings, and more! We collected questions from all of you and...
How old are your kids and how long have you lived in Westport/the area? My son is 11, my daughter 9, stepdaughter 33 and my stepson is 30. I am also a step grandmother to a 6-month-old baby boy! I have lived in Westport with my husband Jeff for 16 years. How did you...
