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How to screen a summer camp What you need to know before enrollment The National Camp Association reports more than six million children attended camp during the summer of 2009. With camp programs in such high demand, it is important to start the enrollment process early so you can secure a slot at not just any camp, but the camp that is right for your child. With more than 1,000 summer camps in Connecticut alone, the question is, how do you choose a camp? More Mar 4, 2010 - 10:11 AM |
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The Inner Workings of Summer Camps Summer camps offer children an opportunity to try new activities and meet new friends during the summertime. Fortunately, there are more than 1,000 summer camps to choose from in Connecticut, offering parents a variety of programs that will meet their child’s needs. But with so many options to choose from, learning the particulars of each program can be overwhelming. More Mar 4, 2010 - 10:07 AM |
Crystal Theatre presents “Ben Franklin Live!” at Ben Franklin
Sep 15, 2009 - 6:58 AM |
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Five important points to consider (and understand) before (and after) getting a dog They are our best friends. They are always there when we need them. They give all their love and loyalty, play around and bring joy to their owners’ lives. Yet, as tempting as it may sound, befriending a dog for a personal companion is not for everyone and it should be done only after careful consideration, both for yours and the dog’s sake. Here are five important points that every dog owner-to-be should review and understand before heading to the nearest pet store, shelter or professional breeder and finding their future best friend. More Sep 14, 2009 - 6:13 PM |
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Home.EDU A closer look at the lifestyle of home schooling I was interviewing Ann Zeise, a California expert, on the pros and cons of home schooling when she said the thing she hated most were the stupid questions from people like me. Defensive? You bet. A common theme. But when you begin to understand how the whole thing works – and many say it does – you get why home schooling parents get so angry when the world thinks of them as a bunch of religious fanatics who shelter their children in underground bunkers and never let them out into the light of day. On the contrary, as they are adamant to point out, home-schooled kids have lots of friends, they play sports, they sing in choirs, they even march in parades. They just don’t go to “regular” school. And some of them even go on to college at 10 or 11. More Sep 3, 2009 - 10:59 PM |
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Back to Cool this new school year This fall children are going back to school with styles that bring back the spirit of the 80s (with a few updated additions to the trends…). The accent this year stresses on layers for both boys and girls. Create that vintage look by combining your favorite type of jeans (skinny or distressed jeans are the choice of many fashionistas) with a nice top and a suitable cardigan. Accessories are very important! Scarves, hats, even fingerless gloves are a must for the trendy student. Popular Disney characters are seen on earrings, bracelets and necklaces for girls. And for the more grown-up children, there is a fine choice of big bangle bracelets to reflect that 80s look, combined with earrings of the same style. Stripes, checkers and different prints are seen in all clothing and could be perfectly combined with accessories having the same pattern. Graphic tees, punk prints and neon looks all carry the ultimate autumn breeze of fashion for students of all ages. More Sep 3, 2009 - 10:58 PM |
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Historical elegance The freshly reopened Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum brings class and sophistication bathed in history It may not have a plazma TV. Or an indoor basketball court (although it does have a bowling alley in the basement). But its walls are laced with hand-painted flowers, its bathroom sinks inlaid with glazed porcelain, its ceilings sprayed with flowers delicately outlined in wrought iron, and was one of the first homes in the country to have hot and cold running water and – miraculous in those days – flush toilets. Seven of them. If you bought this home today, it would go for close to $100 million. Its massive wooden hand-carved staircase alone would cost a couple of million. More Jun 9, 2009 - 8:58 PM |
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And they’re off! The unofficial start of the campaign season in Stamford is still months away. But, one thing about this year’s mayoral race is certain. Unless the incumbent, Dannel P. Malloy, does an unlikely about-face and abandons his ambition to become the next Governor of the state of Connecticut, someone else will be elected mayor of Stamford this coming November. More Jun 9, 2009 - 8:51 PM |
At the start line - an interview with Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy at the onset of his gubernatorial campaign for governor of Connecticut
Jun 1, 2009 - 1:52 PM |
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Curb appeal Thinking of selling your house? Here are some tips on how to quickly prep the outside of your real estate treasure to help you sell it faster and at a better price You’re ready to sell the house and have been fixing it up inside. However, what about the outside? First impressions can be the edge in this tight market. One would think that the best way to enhance “curb appeal†would be to upgrade the garden. Within reason, that’s true, but the experts say that overdoing the garden could actually detract from marketability, and that certain other upgrade items come first. Some of the items high on the experts’ lists may surprise you. More Aug 29, 2008 - 1:48 AM |
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Back to school - the healthy way Back to school is an extremely exciting and busy time in most homes. It comes with unspoken anxieties and trepidation. In the midst of all this excitement, it is paramount that parents understand the importance of healthy eating particularly in times of stressful change. With careful planning and discussion, children and parents can achieve a smooth transition into the new school year. More Aug 29, 2008 - 1:37 AM |
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In control A glance at the changing relationship between parents and the schools and the often passionate desire to be always in control... Nick Tarzia has flipped burgers, scooped ice cream and written down numbers for bingo to help out Rodgers Magnet School. But he was shocked to realize he wasn’t just helping the school, he was helping himself, too. “I learned things like who the right teachers are for your kid,†says the Stamford Toys store owner, father of two boys who attend the school. “When you volunteer, the networking pays off in learning, sometimes quite by accident, all the inside scoop on the school.†More Aug 29, 2008 - 1:37 AM |
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What to do when your pup is under the weather Recently, there have been reports of several cases of Canine cough, an illness among dogs not unlike the human flu. Here are a few things you need to know about this condition and some tips on how to handle it and even better – how to prevent it. More Aug 27, 2008 - 10:02 AM |
