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Summer Camps at Two Coyotes Enrolling Now

Feb 28, 2025 10:00AM

Two Coyotes Wilderness School is now enrolling for their 2025 summer camps.

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The Well-Adjusted Teenager: Tips To Relieve Stress and Support Resilience

Feb 28, 2025 09:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Mindfulness, healthy habits and reduced screen time may help teens manage stress and build resilience.

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Trends in Child Dentistry: Tech Advances Improve Treatment Outcomes

Jan 31, 2025 09:23AM ● By Claire Stagg, DDS, MS, FAACP

Innovative technologies like lasers and aligners are transforming children’s dental care with safer, more effective solutions.

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Secrets to a Joyful Childhood: Building a Family That Laughs and Loves Together

Dec 31, 2024 09:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Cultivate joy at home with gratitude jars, family dance parties, outdoor fun, and mindful togetherness. Strengthen bonds and boost resilience through shared, meaningful activities.

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Flanders Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops

Nov 30, 2024 11:00AM

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust invites the community to kick off the holiday season with its annual wreath-making workshops.

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16th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop

Nov 30, 2024 11:00AM

Celebrate 16 Years of Holiday Cheer and Family Traditions

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Practicing Sensory Skills at Home: How To Teach Kids the Senses

Nov 29, 2024 09:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Boost your child's sensory skills with fun games and activities. From "Eye Spy" to sensory bins and interoception exercises, discover ways to nurture confidence and curiosity.

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Raising Children To Be Thankful: Benefits of Feeling and Expressing Appreciation

Oct 31, 2024 09:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Anxiety is on the rise among American adults, and it’s affecting children too. Teaching and modeling gratitude can help reduce anxiety and promote emotional well-being, fostering a positive family environment.

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The Case for Cloth Diapers: Saving Money and the Environment

Sep 30, 2024 09:23AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Cloth diapers avoid harmful chemicals found in disposables, reduce landfill waste, and may ease potty training.

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Emotional Healing as a Family: How Parents Can Model Mental Health Skills

Aug 30, 2024 09:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Kids need emotional regulation skills, including the ability to identify emotions, self-soothe, obtain perspective, walk in another’s shoes, think flexibly and solve problems

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Micronutrients for Mom Brain: Nourishing for Clarity and Focus

Jul 31, 2024 10:01AM ● By Cortney Katz

In the chaos of motherhood, many women find themselves grappling with a phenomenon commonly referred to as “mom brain.”

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Overcoming Generation Z Loneliness: Prioritizing Human Interactions Over Screen Time

Jul 31, 2024 09:23AM ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

Generation Z faces loneliness due to digital connectivity and societal pressures. Combat this by engaging in community, sharing hobbies, talking to strangers, and being authentic.

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New Eyes on Light

Jun 30, 2024 10:00AM ● By Dr. Randy Schulman

The use of light for healing dates back to ancient Egyptian and Greek times when solariums treated the sick.

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Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Teaching Kids About the Origin of Foods

Jun 28, 2024 09:23AM ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

Teaching kids about where food comes from fosters healthier eating habits and deepens their connection to food, culture, and sustainability.

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EyeCare Associates Seeking Participants for Research in Myopia Management

May 31, 2024 09:00AM

Dr. Randy Schulman and the team of EyeCare Associates are currently conducting research in myopia control for adults and children out of their office locations in Southport, Norwalk and Trumbull.

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Secrets to Summer Success: Giving Youngsters the Vacation They Need

May 30, 2024 09:23AM ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

For a balanced summer, mix playtime, nature, and creativity with rest and chores. Boost connections with goofy games, encourage unstructured play, & embrace the outdoors for fun and growth.

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