Sweet Sounds of Healing
Gwennie and her parents have become pretty well accustomed to the surroundings of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Schneider Children’s Hospital. The unit is cheerful in décor and staffed by caring professionals. Still, it's a stressful place for the Ihms of Sound Beach in Suffolk County, as they wait for the transplant they hope with allow Gwendolyn to begin living as a normal pre-schooler. (read the story...)
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Nature & Nurture in Nyack
Imelda McCain was a nurse for 15 years, but she always thought about opening her own business. The birth of her 7-year-old son, Lucas, however, has had a tremendous influence on the direction of that business. From that maternal desire, the concept for Playing Mantis (read the story...)
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Sitcom Mom with Kids Who Care
Hollywood mom Joely Fisher could probably take her daughters to New York City any time she’s not shooting her sitcom, ‘Til Death. But she chose to bring her family with her to New York recently to celebrate the launch of a partnership between Kids Care Clubs and Quaker. (read the story...)
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Jen’s New Role
Jennifer Garner has starred on screens big and small, and is set to make her Broadway debut (a strike set that back a little). But her most important starring role may be that of national spokesperson for The Faces of Influenza campaign. (read the story...)
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Groovy in Croton: Fashion for Kids
Kids in Croton have been looking pretty fashionable of late, thanks to outfitting by Croton moms Andrea Andrews and Lisa Primeggia. Their shop, Groovy on Grand, is a treasure trove of unique findings for the young and fashion-forward set. (read the story...)
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Mama Knows
When Andi Silverman was a new mom and had questions about breastfeeding, she couldn’t find a ‘user-friendly’ book. The reference manuals she consulted didn’t offer her the tips and information she wanted to have right at hand. So, as a journalist, she set about finding the answers. The result is the new book, Mama Knows Breast: A Beginner's Guide to Breastfeeding ( (read the story...)
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Life After Tragedy
When Alissa Torres was seven-and-a-half months pregnant, her husband, Eddie, started a new job at the World Trade Center. His second, and final, day was September 11, 2001. Widowed, Torres went on to give birth to the couple’s son, Joshua. (read the story...)
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'Forever Families', Inspired by Noelle
Deb Capone tells people that when she adopted her daughter, Noelle, from Hunan Province, China, in 2000, she knowingly joined the legion of “the sleep-deprived” and unknowingly became part of what has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. population: the transracial family. (read the story...)
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Connecticut Friends School
317 New Canaan Road/Route 106 (in Silvermine)
Wilton, CT
203-762-9860
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Connecticut Friends School combines outstanding ac...
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