For the Kids
Find Your Green Thumb While Social Distancing!
As the summer continues, we all continue to look for new ways to entertain our families. How about using the time to find your green thumb and teach your kids about plants? Check out our list of fun places to go to learn about gardens, here!
The Clean Earth Project: Doing Good For The Environment
Learn more about the apparel company co-founded by a Stamford mom that is on a mission to help the environment and find out how you can get involved!
Transitional Tutoring: Helping Your Teen Stay On Track
The experienced educators and mentors at Alliance Tutoring are ready to help kids succeed during these uncertain times. Read more on how they can help, particularly new college or high school students, work on academics, study skills, life management and more. Meetings can be done by Zoom, and subjects include everything from Chemistry to Calculus!
Tour The Sensory Garden At The Bartlett Arboretum!
The sensory garden at the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is now open for families to enjoy while social distancing! Learn more here about how it is meant to stimulate the five senses!
New Summer Read: Happy & You Know It!
Author Laura Hankin’s book, Happy and You Know It, shines a spotlight on a rich and hilarious topic—kids music classes. Read about her and her new book, here!
Backyard Class Options This Summer!
As the unusual school year comes to an end, many of us are still stressing over what the kids will do to stay entertained this summer. While many local camps are opening and following COVID-19 safety measures, some businesses are also offering small backyard class...
Ferguson Library: Picture Books to Help Teach Antiracism
The Ferguson Library has a list of picture books that share stories of acceptance, perseverance and provide encouragement that we can build a better and more equitable world.
Ferguson Library Summer Reading Club Begins!
Summer Reading Club begins today and runs until Monday, August 31 at the Ferguson Library!
Mother’s Day Card Print Outs To Color!
Since the kids won’t be creating works of art to bring home for gifts on Mother’s Day this year, we have a fun alternative!
Joules: A Brand For Fun In Any Weather!
Joules is a British lifestyle brand that specializes in rainwear for all! We’ve fallen in love with their cheerful, high-quality functional pieces that encourage family fun outdoor play. Their supporting small local businesses that make up the Joules community and are encouraging one another to spread a little sunshine during this time.