"It's impossible to protect your kids against disappointment in life.” Nicholas Sparks
Sometimes during my boys’ sports games, I wish I could be on the field taking the hits instead of them. I’d love to prevent every loss, bad grade, mistake or boo boo. But I know that isn’t realistic, either on the field or in life. As important as it is to let my kids make their own choices, fail, get hurt, or forget their homework, it’s also hard to let go and see them experience sadness and setbacks.
Here's to nurturing, and some ideas for Mother’s Day. Enjoy and have a great week ahead and check my site for updates! Cathy
FIT4MOM is kicking off the first ever virtual marathon!
Join thousands of moms across the country beginning May 1 as we run or walk each day for a goal of completing a full marathon by the end of the month! You could walk or run a mile per day and log more than a marathon! We have partnered with one of our favorite distance tracking apps, Charity Miles, which gives you the opportunity to not only track your distance, but to run, walk or bike for your favorite charity! Learn more about Charity Miles here.
Every day in May whether in a FIT4MOM class or on your own, inside or outside, turn on the Charity Miles app and keep track of your miles using the @FIT_4_MOM Team. It's easy to join.
By registering for this free event you will be eligible for tons of amazing prizes from our sponsors! All you have to do is get out and run/walk or even cycle, track it on Charity Miles and post pictures of yourself or with your team to Facebook using #F4MMarathon.
Discovery Adventure Park celebrates Arbor Day 2016, from Friday, April 29 (National Arbor Day) through Sunday May 1. One dollar for every climber will be donated to the Arbor Day Foundation to help with forest awareness and preservation. So reserve a ticket to climb and zip line in the trees during Arbor Day weekend, knowing part of their ticket will go towards promoting tree awareness and forest preservation.
The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum is located at 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport. Call (203) 690-1717 for more info.
Experience Bereavement Camps are one-week summer camps for children who have lost a parent, sibling or loved one that help build confidence, encourage laughter, and navigate grief through friendship, teamwork, activities, and the common bond of loss. They also provide support with year-round programs and online support. If you or someone you know has experienced a loss, please share this info with them.
Calendar Highlights: Maker Faire, Minuteman Race, Stepping Stones Block Party
Menu: Flan for Cinco de Mayo
Goodies: Broadway Tix, Spring Cleansing and more!
Pet of the Week: Clarice
Not in the mood to cook or need a little help? Let Simply Delicious Catering create an intimate sit down dinner experience for you and your guests. Begin the night mingling with passed hors d’oeuvres and sit down to a flavor filled four course meal curated by Chef Lauren. Interested in wine pairing? We can bring in our expert to pour carefully selected wine pairings to accompany each course. Don’t forget to end the night with something petit and sweet! Book a winter dinner party by for two hours of complimentary dinner service. Visit their website for menus and more info.
Stay Tuned: Kids Eat Free Guide, Moms Work at Home Guide, Mac Kid Giving Back Guide, Birthday Party Guide, Make a Difference Guide, Learning Vacations, Mac Kid Fashion, Haydn's Reel Reviews & Games, and Preston's Gluten Free Foodie Reviews and much more! Camp Guide Coming in March! Watch out for the Food Dudes!!
Teen Support Groups. If your teen is facing emotional challenges, check out special support groups for Adolescents and Teens at Westport Family Counseling. Call 203-227-4555 or email wfc@wfcmail.org.
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