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Apr 29

May Open Houses

Many independent and magnet schools host open houses (in-person and virtual) for prospective parents to get a glimpse of what their...

CT Parent Magazine

Apr 22

Raising Big Dreamers

(Family Features) Pre-pandemic, Take Your Child to Work Day was an opportunity for children to peek behind the mysterious veil of “work”...

CT Parent Magazine

Apr 1

April Open Houses

Many independent and magnet schools host open houses (in-person and virtual) for prospective parents to get a glimpse of what their...

CT Parent Magazine

Mar 4

March 2021 Open Houses

Many independent and magnet schools host open houses (in-person and virtual) for prospective parents to get a glimpse of what their...

What a Parent Should Expect at the First Consultation with a Special Education Attorney

CT Parent Magazine

Feb 26

What a Parent Should Expect at the First Consultation with a Special Education Attorney

Regardless of the area of law, all attorneys must meet with a prospective client in what is commonly referred to as “the initial legal...

CT Parent Magazine

Feb 4

Bright Horizons World at Home

As families navigate their new normal and supplement their child’s education at home, Bright Horizons education team has created World at...

CT Parent Magazine

Feb 4

February 2021 Open Houses

Many independent and magnet schools host open houses (in-person and virtual) for prospective parents to get a glimpse of what their...

Keep Kids Safe From Medicines Around the House This Cold and Flu Season

CT Parent Magazine

Jan 29

Keep Kids Safe From Medicines Around the House This Cold and Flu Season

During the cold and flu season and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be more medicines in homes being used to treat all kinds of...

Boosting Your Child’s Confidence Can Help Them Land a Tech Job

CT Parent Magazine

Jan 20

Boosting Your Child’s Confidence Can Help Them Land a Tech Job

Confidence is a great thing. It can make people more open to learning new skills, pursuing new opportunities and living new experiences....

CT Parent Magazine

Jan 12

Hit the Reset Button

This time last year I sat down to write this note as publisher of this magazine for the first time. Full of excitement and optimism in my...

CT Parent Magazine

Dec 30, 2020

January 2021 Open Houses

Many independent and magnet schools host open houses (in-person and virtual) for prospective parents to get a glimpse of what...

How Your Family Can Adopt Healthier Digital Habits in 2021

CT Parent Magazine

Dec 29, 2020

How Your Family Can Adopt Healthier Digital Habits in 2021

As we head into 2021, adults and kids alike may still be enjoying the excitement of digital devices received as gifts over the holidays....

CT Parent Magazine

Dec 9, 2020

Stuff We Love

The word "stuff" can be a substitute for any word. That's why we are calling this new column, "Stuff We Love." Each month we will share...

CT Parent Magazine

Dec 9, 2020

December Open Houses

(Updated 12/9/2020) Many independent and magnet schools host open houses (in-person and virtual) for prospective parents to get a glimpse...

CT Parent Magazine

Dec 1, 2020

MAGNOLIA'S HOPE Available Today

When three-year-old Magnolia Tesler was diagnosed with a rare disease, her parents didn’t know what to do. This intimate documentary...

This Holiday Season, Doctors Urge Public to Make Safety a Top Priority

CT Parent Magazine

Nov 25, 2020

This Holiday Season, Doctors Urge Public to Make Safety a Top Priority

(StatePoint) With COVID-19 infections at an all-time high, medical experts urge the public to make safety their number one priority...

CT Parent Magazine

Nov 18, 2020

Safely Celebrate Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is known for long lines in crowded airports and traffic jams on highways, but this year it may look a little different. As...

CT Parent Magazine

Nov 18, 2020

November Open Houses

(Updated 11/18/20) Many independent and magnet schools host open houses (in-person and virtual) for prospective parents to get a glimpse...

CT Parent Magazine

Nov 4, 2020

5 Fun DIY Craft Projects for Fall

(StatePoint) Give your home a warm and cozy vibe this fall with a few DIY projects that are sure to add seasonal cheer to any space....

CT Parent Magazine

Oct 28, 2020

Stuff We Love

The word "stuff" can be a substitute for any word. That's why we are calling this new column, "Stuff We Love." Each month we will share...

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