Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. Henry Ford.
It’s that time again, when the school bell rings, and that means new beginnings along with new sneakers, notebooks, pencils, routines, early bedtimes, and homework. For my kids, things can get a little messy as we adjust to the new schedule.
For me, this is just another moment when I realize how fast they’re growing up. I would give anything for time to stand still and give them another embarrassing mom hug before the bus comes. Whether school has started for your family or not, let me know how it goes. I’d love to hear.
A BIG thank you to the Discovery Adventure Park for giving my boys a great time zip lining in the trees. It was amazing! If you have time this weekend, do this! Great family activity.
Calendar Highlights: Tiny Tots Consignment, Stamford Restaurant Week until 8/30
Menu: Back to School Smoothie
Macaroni Cares: Boost! for Back to School
Discount: Tickets to see STOMP
Local Biz Highlight: Zaniac
Parties: A Growing Trend in Charitable Giving
Macaroni Goodies: Spin Brush, Music Classes...Legoland Discount
Pet of the Week: James
Fall acting classes for students ages 5-18 will be held at the Westport Historical Society starting September 24th. For beginners to advanced students, all classes will be taught by Elizabeth Donnelly, a professional actress, acting teacher, and founding member of the Actors Equity theatre company, Fifth Letter Productions. For details and registration information please visit online or email fifthletterproductions@gmail.com.
Angelfish Swim Therapy offers aquatic therapy and swim lessons for kids with special needs including autism, PDD, NOS and sensory discomfort. They are now at the Westport INN on Mondays and Thursdays from 1-7, and as well the Norwalk Courtyard by Marriott on Tuesdays. In August they also run a day camp in Greenwich. Year round lessons are available at 9 locations in Fairfield county. For more information or to book a lesson, visit them online or call 203-545-0024. Tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!
Zaniac Learning opened another location in Westport at 1391 Post Road East. For more information on their after-school tech, game design, robotics and computer programming classes and birthday parties, visit them online or call them at 203-918-9264.
Stay Tuned: Kids Eat Free Guide, Moms Work at Home Guide, Birthday Party Guide, Make a Difference Guide, Learning Vacations, Mac Kid Fashion, Haydn's Reel Reviews & Games, and Preston's Gluten Free Food Reviews and much more!
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.
Gluten Free? R.O.C.K. is a free group for moms or dads of kids on the gluten free diet. Started by 3 Westport moms looking to share experiences, ideas and tips about gf living in Fairfield County. If you would like to be a part of our Discussion Group, please JOIN our ROCK Fairfield County, Connecticut Closed Group, or email RockFairfieldCounty@gmail.com.
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