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Feed Your Dog Fresh Foods for a Healthy, Happy Life!
Like many dog owners, Connecticut dad Tom Arrix thought of his golden retrievers, Cooper & Eddie, as his fifth and sixth children. So when Cooper was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2018, Tom set out to do everything he could do to ensure Cooper’s recovery, including meeting with a veterinary wellness specialist who shifted his diet from dry kibble to fresh ingredients. So, Tom launched Joy Food to help others give their pets the same high quality food that had helped heal Cooper.
Meet A Dad: F45’s Lou, Anthony & Reid!
Meet the three dads behind F45 Stamford Harbor Point! Find out why they thought F45 would be a perfect fit for the area, why it’s a great workout for busy moms & dads and their favorite family time activities.
Meet A Dad: Paul!
Paul manages the Chimney Corners Shopping Center on Long Ridge Road and owns Wagon Wheel Wine & Spirits. He’s also a father of two. He’s explaining his inspiration for creating a food truck venue in the store’s parking lot, what he loves doing with his family and how he hopes his involvement in various charitable events sets an example for his kids!
Meet A Dad: Chris!
Chris is a Stamford native and dad of two who recently opened one of our favorite coffee shops, Turning Point Coffee Roasters. He talks about what inspired him to open (and roast his own coffee), as well the tip that gave him confidence in his parenting.
What Happens When Symptoms of Concussion Last Longer Than Expected?
What happens if you (or your child) has had a concussion but symptoms last for weeks or even months beyond the normal recovery time? The culprit could be Post Concussive Syndrome. We spoke to Dr. Kate Mullin with the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache about what you need to know.
Toby Lightman: Musician & Mom with a New Album… and Outlook
Meet the singer-songwriter who toured with Train and Rob Thomas, but whose struggle with infertility led her to leave her record label and pursue her career on her own terms
Jyothi Rao: The Mom Behind INTERMIX
Jyothi Rao is the President of INTERMIX and mom to an 8 year old daughter. The Local Moms Network talked to her about how she juggles it all and about the fashion destination!
Meet Stamford Public School Superintendent Dr. Lucero
I sat down with Superintendent Tamu Lucero to talk about her goals for Stamford Public Schools, her thoughts on the mold issue and her message for parents with children entering the school district in the fall.
Q & A with Cultural Care Au Pair
We recently sat down with Cultural Care Au Pair, the country’s largest and most experienced au pair agency, to learn a bit more about the program and get answers to some frequently asked questions.
LiveGirl: Building Self Esteem in Young Girls
LiveGirl, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides year-round leadership development and mentoring for girls in our area, grades 5 – 12. We spoke to Founder, Sheri West about how the program is boosting girls’ self esteem, why social media is the biggest factor impacting self esteem in young girls today and how parents can help!