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Meet Dr. Corinna Franklin, Pediatric Orthopedic  Surgeon with Yale New Haven  Children’s Hospital

Meet Dr. Corinna Franklin, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital

Dr. Corinna Franklin, MD, AB, FAOA, chief of pediatric orthopedics at Yale School of Medicine. She has been an orthopedic surgeon for almost 11 years, with a focus on female pediatric and adolescent athletes. She sees patients at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Specialty Centers in New Haven, North Haven, Trumbull and Old Saybrook, and lives in Hamden with her family, including a daughter, 6.

How to Find a Qualified Nanny!

How to Find a Qualified Nanny!

Are you in search of childcare for your new baby, or school-age children? Let us help you find a trustworthy, responsible, and highly qualified nanny. Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny, serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire and Rhode Island, stands by your side throughout the search, during placement and after.

Meet Jennifer Close!

Meet Jennifer Close!

This week we meet Jennifer Close! What drew you to your current vocation? I was born and raised a Milford resident and have so much pride for our town! I currently am a school counselor and certified life coach for Teens and Young Adults. I always knew I wanted to...

Meet Sherri Gallina!

Meet Sherri Gallina!

This week's meet a mom interview is with Milford's Sherri Gallina, a realtor operating in Fairfield and New Haven County! What drew you to your current vocation? At the age of 18, I obtained my real estate license and worked for a builder during my 20s. My love for...

Mother’s Day YOUR Way!

Mother’s Day YOUR Way!

Just because yoga pants and crossbody bags are convenient ways of dressing doesn’t mean that’s who you ARE. Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be all spas and scented candles (no shade to either). We are all still our lovable unconventional selves underneath the superhero cape and mask of motherhood. Celebrate that! Do something for yourself this Mother’s Day; something that genuinely makes you and all your inner weirdness happy, even if it feels like something silly or untraditional.

Meet Adrianna Linkstrom!

Meet Adrianna Linkstrom!

This week's meet a mom interview is with Milford's Adrianna Linkstrom (Robles), who owns and operates Good Morning Cupcake out of Milford, CT. What drew you to your current vocation? I began decorating cupcakes in high school as a way to help attract more students to...

Meet Sarah Barrett!

Meet Sarah Barrett!

This week's Meet a Mom interview is with Milford's Sarah Barrett! She holds the official title of Miss Milford USA, and was just recently awarded 1st Runner Up at Miss Connecticut USA! Sarah is an NFL Cheerleader and coaches Track & Field. She graduated high...

Christmas Fudge

Christmas Fudge

This recipe was contributed by South OC Moms Network.   CHRISTMAS FUDGE THAT CAN'T BE BEAT! Ingredients: 1 jar Kraft Marshmallow Creme3 cups sugar1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine5 oz evaporated milk can1 tsp vanilla12 oz semi-sweet chocolate pieces Festive sprinkles,...

A COVID Vaccine for Kids May Overlap With Annual Flu Shots. Is It Safe to Get Both?

A COVID Vaccine for Kids May Overlap With Annual Flu Shots. Is It Safe to Get Both?

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.

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