Jennifer Coe

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Annual Festival of Trees at the Wadsworth Atheneum: Parent Review

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 12/09/2016 - 5:54pm

It's that time of year when twinkling lights and shiny bulbs are everywhere. But I'll bet you have never seen a unique bevy of Christmas trees like the ones you will see at the Festival of Trees at the Wadsworth Atheneum. This annual event has been going for 43 years (I know!), and was established by the Women's Committee of the Museum as a fundraiser. Don't miss out, this Sunday is the last day of the festival.

Every year, my family and I make our trek into Hartford. It's a great opportunity for my boys to be exposed to some amazing artists and to see the beautiful decorated trees people have created.

Wood Library and Museum Gingerbread House Festival: Parent Review

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 10:19am

A trip to the Wood Library and Museum during the holidays is an annual event for our family. After discovering the Gingerbread Festival three years ago, I have made it a point to plan a morning to take my boys there every year. The Library itself is located in a part of South Windsor that could easily be transported back in time. The little, and I mean little, library is packed to the gills with books in every nook and cranny. But this time of year, also squeezed inside are hundreds and hundreds of handmade gingerbread houses made my children and adults alike.

Fun Things to Do in Ansonia With Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sat, 11/12/2016 - 6:14pm

This year, take a fresh look at your hometown and the surrounding areas and take your kids to one (or a few) of these great events. Packed with history, Ansonia, also known as the "Copper City," has some great annual traditions and tasty destinations to check out. A true small-town in New Haven County, Ansonia loves football and claims the very first American bicycle, patented by Pierre Lallemont.

Fun Things for Kids to do on Thanksgiving Weekend

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 7:39pm

The annual holiday season fast approaches and everyone is getting busy making preparations for Thanksgiving. Your family may be eating with relatives or dining alone, but at some point, kids want the turkey to make his grand appearance a lot faster than he usually can. Or the food has all been eaten and you're looking for something to do. Have fun at one of these great events/places on Thanksgiving weekend.

20 Connecticut Tea Rooms For a Cozy Autumn Day

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 8:02pm

Spicy or robust, fruit-flavored or floral, a hot cup of tea can set the right tone for time with anyone special, but especially with one of your own children! Are you looking to spend some special time with a tween or teen? Or trying to occupy a rainy afternoon? Take them out for a cup of tea in one of these Connecticut tea rooms and see how the conversation flows.

25 Things To Do with Toddlers in Fairfield County

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sat, 10/22/2016 - 7:44am

When you are looking for something to do with your toddler, there are two priorities: that your child will be allowed to touch things and that you don't have to drive too far to get there. There is nap time to think about! Below are twenty-five awesome places to take your little ones before they start Kindergarten. For further reading, don't forget to check out 120 Things to do with Kids Before They Grow

Take a Scary Ride on the Rails to the Darkside

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 2:54pm

Run on down to the Connecticut Trolley Museum for their annual Rails to the Darkside event, and you might end up running away in fright! As mentioned in Mommy Poppin's Scariest Haunted Houses and Attractions, this event is not for kids nor for the faint of heart. For lots more Halloween Fun, spooky and non spooky, check out our Halloween Guide.

How to Get Started in Homeschooling

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Sat, 09/17/2016 - 11:40am

Hundreds of parents in Connecticut have made the decision to bring their children home from public and private schools this year. These families join the thousands of other families who have been instructing their children from home already. Although the reasons parents choose to instruct their children from home differ widely, their numbers are on the rise. According to the National Home Education Research Institute, there are around 2.3 million home educated students in the United States and the numbers are growing annually between 2 and 8 percent. If you are one of the families who have made this decision, you may be wondering where to start.