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October sparks one of the most fun and creative months of the year for families. Time for little ones to enjoy spook-free halloween parades and costumed play dates. Older kids get into the ghoul, gore and zombie side of the holiday while parents try to make all the ensuing celebration special and memorable for the kids AND themselves!

The temperatures are dropping and pretty soon the leaves will start falling. But there’s still plenty of time and sunshine for a little outdoor maintenance. One of the most important tasks you’ll need to tackle before winter arrives is clearing your...

By Erik Cohen | November 27, 2017   Call the Pediatrician? Easy-to-Follow Guidelines Nothing is worse than when your easygoing baby starts to cry, spikes a fever and becomes irritable and uncomfortable, or when your child wanders into your bedroom in the middle...

Saving for college education can be an intimidating undertaking for many parents who may be inexperienced with tax laws, and unsure how to balance their own financial goals, such as saving for retirement and the financial needs of their children.

The Local Moms Network was thrilled to be given the opportunity to interview the incredibly talented author and illustrator, Victoria Kann.

A child who is well rested is going to be better at taking on challenges and finding creative solutions to their problems. We’re talking academic, social, emotional and physical challenges. The whole package.

Short of fencing in your entire yard, there are a few things you can do to minimize or even stop deer damage to your property.

Start with a basic shell, a neutral paint color or a wallpaper in an understated palette that your child can grow with. A somewhat “blank canvas” allows the child to evolve their own taste and participate in the design process aka express themselves!

Kara’s family launched ‘Light for Kara’, an advocacy and informational website, with the hope that by spreading awareness and sharing Kara’s story they could prevent another family from suffering the tragedy of losing a loved one. 

Moms — we have some BIG and exciting news to share! To further our commitment of giving moms the gift of time, we are pleased to announce the launch of…

Through recognition of the gravity of this devastating illness, the Town of Greenwich and 1st Selectman, Peter Tesei, will be issuing a proclamation, deeming September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month for the Town of Greenwich.

It’s just about that time of year when you swap your kids’ bathing suits in for their school gear. Which also means it’s time to get prepared for the inevitable school stains, tears and ill-fitting clothing. Don’t worry – we have you covered!

Amanda Van Scoyoc, PhD specializes in clinical child psychology with a focus on children who have experienced trauma. She is a community faculty member at Yale Child Study Center and works closely with the Director of Yale Child Study Center, Linda Mayes, MD.

1 in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they are 20 years old.

Beautifully lush lawns don’t just happen on their own. They require persistence and impeccable timing! Hoffman Landscapes can help.