While there seems to be a yoga studio on every corner these days, many are for adults only. However, yoga has benefits for practitioners of all ages. Yoga for babies can be a powerful way for caregivers to strengthen their bond with their infant while simultaneously promoting motor, social and emotional skills. For older kids, yoga helps them develop strength, flexibility, balance, body awareness and focus. An early introduction to yoga paves the way for a life of healthy habits. Plus, kids always have a blast pretending to be animals, letters, trees, you name it! These Hartford area studios will help you and your little yogi find your moment of Zen. Namaste!
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Yoga Classes for Babies and Kids in Connecticut (Hartford County)
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Ballet School of Stamford
The Ballet School of Stamford is a not for profit school that provides both professional dance training for children ages 3-18 and adult classes for students from Fairfield and Westchester Counties. The school is entering its seventeenth year and is located downtown in Stamford's Old Town Hall.
The Ballet School of Stamford is excited to announce new Mommy and Me classes taught by the School's Lower School Coordiantor Danielle Sullo- Torzilli. Classes are held Monday's for children ages 1-2 and Wednesday's for children ages 2-3. Mommy and Me classes are 45 minutes long beginning at 10:00 am. We are offering a special introductory price at $200 for 10 weeks including registration fee!
Summer is coming soon! The Ballet School of Stamford is offering great summer dance programs where you can sign up for 1 ,2, or all 3 weeks!
Lower School Summer Dance Program for ages 3-8.
(July 13th- July 31st)
Summer Dance Program for ages 8-15
(July 20th- July 31st)
Summer Dance Intensive for ages 10-20.
(August 3rd - August 21st)
Please visit www.balletschoolofstamford.org or call us at 203-358-8853 for more information regarding our classes and programs!
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Toddler Nature Craft: Make Pipe Cleaner Bird Feeders
Spring has sprung, and we're anxious to discover new life outdoors. This easy-to-make bird feeder is perfect for toddlers and little ones. They can practice their dexterity by stringing the cereal onto the pipe cleaner, and then the fun really starts. Sit by the window to see who comes to nosh on your bird feeder, and watch nature put on a show.
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Hubbard Park in Meriden: Beautiful Through Every Season
A few days ago, my family and I visited Hubbard Park in Meriden for the first time. I am embarrassed to admit that it took almost 14 years of living in Connecticut to discover this state treasure, but, as the saying goes, better late than never. Charles Dickens observed that, "nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own," and without a doubt, this beauty is magnified at Hubbard Park. Here’s how we occupied half a day, and what you can expect when you visit this New Haven County gem.
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Make: Mother's Day Fingerprint Heart Necklace
The most important element in a Mother's Day gift is a touch of love. So this fingerprint pedant is the perfect way to win someone's heart. It's very easy to craft and makes the perfect keepsake for any mother, grandmother, aunt or friend. Just about any kind of hard-drying clay or dough will work; we like using Model Magic because it provides a nice smooth surface on which to decorate, but you can also look at our recipe for salt dough.
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Connecticut Beaches with Playgrounds
When you have young children, the beach can seem like more trouble than it's worth—the swim diapers, the water wings, the picnic lunch, the blankets, the towels, the sand everywhere. But throw in a beachside playground, and suddenly you're more willing to make a go of it. There are several spots in Connecticut, be it Fairfield County, New Haven County or out East, where kids can enjoy the best of land and sea together, with a playground plunked down near the water's edge. A handful are quite new, and celebrate the lives of children lost on 12-14-12 in colorful splendor. For more info on CT Beaches check out our CT Beach and Water Fun Guide.
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Funfactor
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Buckland Hills Mall Children's Play Area
Indoor Children's Play Area in the mall
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Smaland at IKEA New Haven
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Camp Gan Israel of Greenwich
If you are looking for a wonderful, loving, and fabulous day camp, you have come to the right place!
Camp Gan Israel has been providing a unique Jewish summer camp experience to our campers and families since 1997.
The relationships that our campers form with their counselors provide the foundation for the Camp Gan experience for which we are known. We focus on creating a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels a sense of belonging.
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Romp n' Roll Wethersfield
Gym, Art and Music Classes!
Class Variety: Romp n’ Roll Wethersfield is much more than a “kids gym.” We also offer music, art, dance, sports, and more! Your child can come to Romp n’ Roll every week from 3 months to 5 years and never take the same class twice!
Focused: Our curriculum is specifically designed for children from 3 months through 5 years. You’ll see it in the way we design our centers, the type of instructors we hire, and the equipment we use.
Creative: Our professionally-developed lesson plans are designed not only be to be educational but also a lot of fun, or, as we like to say, we “Nurture the Genius. Unleash the Goofball!”
Flexible: We’re parents, too, so we know how busy life can be. You don’t have to commit to the same class each week. Attend classes at Romp n’ Roll when your schedule permits, not ours.
Convenience: We offer classes on a month-to-month basis on weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings, as well as weekend m
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Romp n' Roll
They make the mess. We clean it up. You get the hugs. Happy Birthday, indeed.
Romp n’ Roll offers the best birthday parties in Wethersfield for children ages 1 through 6! Our Birthday Bashes are sure to unleash the goofball, making your child’s next birthday party an event to remember! Choose from one of our fantastic birthday party options: our budget-friendly Weekday Birthday Bash, our signature Super Birthday Bash, or our themed Adventure Birthday Bash.
All of our birthday parties include:
Private use of the entire Romp n’ Roll facility, specifically designed for kids under 6.
Exciting equipment including a rock wall, trapeze, monkey bars, bubble machine, a disco ball…and all of our slides, ramps, vaults and other gym equipment!
Paper or online invitations provided by Romp n’ Roll!
Energetic party hosts who will lead age-appropriate games, songs, and activities, all chosen and customized by you!
Separate party room for cake and treats served by Romp n’ Roll party hosts.
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Outdoor Museums in Fairfield County
Feel like you've seen and done it all in Fairfield County? How about the outdoor museums? Outdoor what? I know. I hadn't really heard of such a thing either, but they're here. They're also a great way to pass the day without having to go the full-on Day Trip route.
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Top 10 Things To Do on Nantucket With Toddlers & Preschoolers
Every June, we pack the kids into the car and head to the Cape, where we hop on the ferry over to Nantucket. It's a family tradition we hope to keep up for many years to come. Although it is further than Martha's Vineyard, we choose Nantucket because of the wealth of things to do on the island with young children. Here are some of our favorite spots (including a few secret gems), plus insider tips for getting the most out of your visit. See you "on island!"
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A Day Spent with Kids at Jennings Beach
There are several great beaches in Fairfield County, some even with playgrounds, but few are as all-encompassing as Jennings Beach in Fairfield. It isn't difficult to kill an entire day here, or several of them for that matter, especially if you're looking for some summer fun. For even more beach and water fun check out our CT Beach and Water Fun Guide.
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Best Baby Classes in Fairfield County, CT
Once baby has made it past those first milestones, and that scary-if-they-get-an-infection phase, the two of you may start craning around for something to do ... out in that great big world. No doubt, the wilds of the living room and backyard were plenty stimulation for generations past, but these days parents can point to mountains of research on baby brain development to justify signing up for all sorts of classes.
Perhaps the most obvious choice for babycakes is music education. It doesn't take long for them to start finding a beat! There are a few companies out there with franchises across Fairfield County. You can sign even infants up for these weekly 45-minute sessions that incorporate instruments, scarves, puppets and other fanciful things. Depending on the company, the courses run different lengths of time.
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After School Programs, Classes and Activities Guide for Connecticut Kids
Before our little ones hit school age and even once they are there, most of us want to enrich their lives through classes. There are so many options here in Connecticut, some that you may not have even thought of. We've got the scoop on all sorts of classes for children, for babies and all the way up to the teen years. Storytime, Robotics, Sports, Cooking, Drama, Special Needs, Swimming, Music, Language, Art....you name it. Check out our Classes and Activities Guide and find something fun for your child to learn this year. And be sure to check out our Enrichment Classes Directory where you can browse programs by category, location, and age range.
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Chinese Language Classes for Kids in Fairfield County
You can practically say Sayonara to Spanish. With the Chinese economy on a seemingly unending rise, Mandarin is the second language of choice for many mamas looking to broaden their babies' horizons. There are schools across Fairfield County, for children as young as 18 months, and at a range of price points. They all attempt to weave a considerable amount of Chinese culture into their courses, too -- Ni Hao Kai-Lan ain't gonna cut it after this! Photo credit CLSC.
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Whimsy Party
Whimsy Party is a local CT boutique party planning company that specializes in unique kids to teen birthday parties + adult events. Owned and operated by Jenna Cohan, a local mom formerly of Vogue and Town&Country magazines. Whimsy Party puts the imagination back into events and is the perfect answer to a busy life when you want to celebrate in a special way with a high end appearance. We can assist with as little or as much help as you need for your next kids party or adult event. Whimsy Party offers everything from unique kids themed birthday party packages to special kids holiday parties (Halloween!). We can assist with anything and everything: custom gift bag creation, table decor, creation of a custom theme specific to your child, centerpieces, room styling, menu creation and more! We love to help and host in your home or in the venue of your choice. Or if you are looking to host a magical and memorable playdate for your child, let's talk!
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Moms Groups in Fairfield County
One of the hardest aspects of parenting that I didn't truly appreciate until I was in the thick of it was something that feels a little embarrassing to admit: how do you make friends, not for your kids, but for yourself?
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