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Festival of Trees Brings Hope to Families Facing Cancer

Oct 30, 2021 09:00PM ● By Erica Mills

Join Danbury’s premiere holiday event, the Ann’s Place Festival of Trees, from November 19 to 21. Back again live at the Summit at Danbury

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Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Erin Lehn

One of the most beneficial ways to help teenagers cope with the stress of these tumultuous adolescent years is through mindfulness education, helping them become calm and centered.

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Parents are Raising Kids in Captivity, then Expecting Them to Survive in the Wild

Sep 30, 2021 10:00AM ● By Vanessa Elias

Wild animals in captivity quickly habituate to human care, live a sheltered life and as a result, don’t learn critical survival skills. They show signs of psychological distress that will sound very familiar to human parents.

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Talking to Kids About Climate Change: What They Need to Know from Those They Trust

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Children are hearing about the effects of climate change through the media or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Here are ways to calmly talk to kids about the climate crisis.

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Recess for Adults: Making Time for Creativity

Aug 31, 2021 10:00AM ● By Susan Ahlstrom

Just like recess is a very important part of a child’s mental and emotional well-being, making time and space for creativity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for adults. Exploring ideas and self-expression is a natural part of being human.

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EyeCare Associates Welcomes Additional Physicians

Aug 31, 2021 10:00AM

EyeCare Associates, PC is pleased to introduce new associates joining the practice, which has locations in Southport, Trumbull, Norwalk and Stamford.

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Creative Kids: How to Nurture Imagination

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

How parents can provide children an environment that encourages curiosity and exploration to help build the creative skills critical to personal and planetary survival.

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Whole-Family Happiness: Lessons and Blessings from an Abnormal Year

Jul 30, 2021 11:00AM ● By Berta Prevosti

Happiness. How is it possible to conceive happiness and the return to “normalcy” while looking ahead to our children’s return to school this fall? In a year where we have been deprived of our social connections and the joy of a healthy 2020/21 school year, how can we look at our future relationships with optimism, as well as turning some into lifetime friendships?

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Back-to-School Basics: Ensuring Kids Have Visual Skills for Learning

Jul 30, 2021 11:00AM ● By Randy Schulman

It is back-to-school time, and parents are often thinking about school supplies, backpacks and fall clothing. One of the most important needs to consider for academic success is healthy vision.

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Angel Bears Stuffed with Crystal Love

Jul 30, 2021 11:00AM

The Angel Cooperative is combining the comfort of teddy bears with the power of crystals for a fun, drop-in event on August 13 and 14, between 10am and 4pm, in the Shungite Room

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Back-to-School Wellness: Tips to Keep Kids Healthy

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Parents can ensure children’s health and well-being as they go back to school with these tips for kid's healthy food, family communication, adequate sleep and more.

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Sedona Art: Facilitating Creativity and Connection in Ridgefield

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM ● By Michelle Bense

During a year that held so much isolation and anxiety, Marge Courtney, owner of Touch of Sedona, built upon her legacy of bringing community together by opening an artistic haven next door: Sedona Art.

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Pet Happy: How Animals Help Kids Thrive

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

With studies showing the profound effects that pets can have on children's health, character development and well-being, here are reasons why parents should consider getting a family pet.

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Sedona Art and The Ridgefield Arts Council’s Make Music Event

May 31, 2021 08:00AM

Make Music Ridgefield is joining over 1,000 cities worldwide in a global celebration of music inspired by France’s Fête de la Musique on June 21.

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Relaxed Kids: Simple Ways to Calm Anxious Children

May 28, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Expose kids to relaxation practices through fun activities, yoga poses, mindfulness exercises, meditation and other techniques to naturally calm childhood anxiety.

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Nadia Noori
Nadia Noori, ND

Apr 30, 2021 10:14AM ● By Erica Mills

As a licensed naturopathic physician, I utilize comprehensive assessments in conjunction with innovative and standard laboratory testing to develop tailored health plans that encourage the body’s inherent ability to heal.

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