Welcome to the online home of Connecticut Parent Magazine, the state’s leading resource for families!

In the pages of this site, you’ll find some of the great features that you’ll find in our monthly print publication, including our Camps & Summer Programs Directory, the Directory of Independent Schools and featured events in Connecticut.

Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better time to take advantage of all of the wonderful activities Connecticut has to offer. In our July issue, we provide Independence Day fun, ideas for a summer getaway to Sesame Place, tips for staying safe in the sun and much more. An article on summer learning will keep your children’s academic skills sharp during vacation, while a piece on music instruction provides helpful tips for an enriching experience. We’ve also included a family health focus, providing tips for choosing a pediatrician and offering a special spotlight on what Norwalk Hospital has to offer new moms.

Have a great month!

Featured articles:

Spotlight on KinderCare Learning Centers: A Strong Start for Every Child
Children begin learning from birth. In fact, research has shown that babies begin to recognize words at seven or eight months of age. With so much capacity for learning, it is critical for parents to provide their children early on with a strong foundation to help them master the skills that will help them succeed both in school and in life.

Steps to Success: The Kumon Method
In 1954, Toru Kumon, a high school math teacher in Japan, began developing materials to help his second-grade son, who was struggling in math. As an educator, Kumon realized that a strong foundation in the basics was necessary for success in higher-level math.