Whether you’re still looking to fill in gaps for this summer or exploring doing sleepaway camp for the first time next summer, shorter “session” camp options or other alternatives to a traditional summer-long stint can be a great idea. In fact, it’s something that...
As kids grow, their bones, joints, and muscles go through many changes. Sometimes, parents wonder if their child’s growth patterns, pain, or injuries need special attention from a pediatric orthopedic specialist. Donna Pacicca, MD, pediatric orthopedic surgeon,...
Every year on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements, resilience, and leadership of women around the world. At OrthoConnecticut, this day holds special meaning. Orthopedic surgery has historically been one of the most male-dominated specialties...
Choosing a Camp for your Kids is a Daunting Task! Our guide is put together in hopes of streamlining the camp process and providing key pieces of information about most of the local day camps in our area! If you would like to be added to our guide or your camp...
To paraphrase Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, this winter was cold, it was grey, and it felt like it would last forever. But Spring has finally sprung, the weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer—and we’re set on getting our outdoor space set up and...
Have you seen the social media trend of ER docs sharing “What I’d never let my kids do”? It’s fascinating for a reason: as parents, we always want to know what we should really worry about. One, so we can protect our kids, of course. And two, to prioritize worry...
March 22, 2026 930am-12:30pm Location: Eisenhower Park Lower Field Address: 780 North St, Milford, CT 06461 Egg hunt, vendors and food truck. Make a day of it! BYOB- Bring your own basket Time slots: 10a: age 4 and under 11a: All Ages We ask for an honor system of 10...
Meet Joanna; Attorney, partner at Ventura Law, and proud mom of two teens, Joanna brings the same compassion, intuition, and strength she learned from her own mother into every part of her life. Originally from Puerto Rico and rooted in Fairfield County for over 20...
Local Moms Network and The College Corner’s 2026 College Prep Guide presented by Gorilla Grip College prep has changed a lot since we were applying. “Between online applications, the huge increase in students applying, and the ripple effects of COVID, it’s a...
Across Fairfield County and beyond, more and more parents are rethinking what “a great education” truly means. Many come to Schoolhouse Academy from top-rated public-school districts — yet find that even the best systems can struggle to meet their child’s individual...
