How old are your kids and how long have you lived in Westport? My kids are 8, 6.5, and 3.5. After living in New Canaan for 7 years, we moved to Westport in August of 2023. How did you end up where you are now in terms of your job, or whatever passion project it is...
By: Burton DeMarche, LIC, LEED AP / President, LaurelRock The best landscapes don’t scream for attention; they’ve earned it through the details. The beds are sharp, the plants are thriving, and even weeks after the mulch goes down, it still looks fresh. It’s not...
Choosing a water bottle for your family can turn out to be surprisingly complex. Straw or spout? Glass, plastic, or stainless? Screw-on or push-button lid? You get the point. We polled our network of moms across the country for their tried-and-true favorites. The...
In light of the tragic floods that took the lives of 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic in Texas, many parents of sleepaway campers are on edge. The Local Moms Network asked Alicia Skovera, Executive Director of the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, to...
Ah, summer—the time when our active kids jump right in the water for lots of swimming.Then, ouch. Or, double ouch. Sometime later, the ear pain sets in, maybe with some other unpleasant symptoms (more on that below)… Connecticut Children’s ear, nose and...
How old are your kids and how long have you lived in Westport? I have two kids: Teddy (11) Sadie (8), and we’ve been in Westport for 6 years. How did you end up where you are now in terms of your job? I’m a clinical psychologist and my primary job is in private...
