Halloween is one of the most exciting days of the year for kids. From the moment they wake up, they are counting down the hours until trick-or-treating. If you have ever tried to keep a costumed, candy-ready kid busy all day, you know it can be a challenge! The good news is that there are […]

Little league, dance lessons, lacrosse? The options are endless! Here’s how to find the right after-school activity for your kid this fall, and why swimming checks every box.

Fall is a season made for family activities in Connecticut. The summer heat has faded, the air is crisp and carries the scent of pine and apple cider, and the trees are putting on a show with oranges, reds, and golds. It’s the perfect time to get the kids outside, explore new places, and create […]

Backyard BBQs are basically the official sport of summer. And while you could show up with the usual chips and store-bought dip (we’re not judging… much), why not be the one who brings the food everyone actually talks about? Whether you’re drying off from a swim, wrangling kids out of the pool, or just using […]

Because fireworks, beach days, and “I’m bored” meltdowns wait for no one. The Fourth of July is coming in hot, literally and figuratively. Whether you’re spending it on Long Island or across the Sound in Connecticut, the game plan is the same: keep the kids entertained, claim a decent parking spot, and find something festive […]

Summer is officially here, and if your family’s to-do list looks anything like ours, somewhere between “buy more sunscreen” and “stock up on popsicles,” there’s a bigger question: Are we doing at home swim lessons this year, or heading to a swim school? Private or group? Backyard or big pool? If you are feeling stuck, […]

It’s the season of drippy popsicles, sunscreen battles, and that never-ending question: “Can we go swimming now?” Whether you’re raising a future Olympian or just trying to make sure your kid stops clinging to the pool steps, now’s the time to prep. This isn’t your average swim school checklist. We’re talking real tips (yes, even […]

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