The Local Moms Network food contributor, Kathleen Ashmore has a recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies that is a perfect choice for busy mornings!

We know that keeping kids entertained throughout the summer can be a challenge. So why not break out of the daily routine and try something new? Bring the whole family to The Adventure Park in Fairfield County. Our Park has something for everyone ages 5 to adult! Climb over obstacles and soar through the trees on ziplines at our outdoor aerial Adventure Park.

Right around now, between soaking up the end of summer and racing through your family’s back-to-school checklist, you’re probably trying to schedule your child’s yearly well visit with their pediatrician – including that old standby, the annual flu shot. But this year, there’s a twist: A COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12 could be ready soon, too. Should you try to space out your child’s vaccinations? Plan them together? What’s safe, and what’s even possible? For answers, we turned to Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP, physician-in-chief at Connecticut Children’s.