Author: PartywithMoms

12 Apr

Published on April 12, 2015 in Sports & Fitness by

Party with Moms loves The Masters. Jordan Speith is a rising star, and would become the only other 21 year old to ever win the world's greatest golf tournament after Tiger Woods. But we are rooting for Mickelson to pull off a miracle. We hope to see Phil putting on his 4th green jacket this evening.  ...

11 Apr

Published on April 11, 2015 in Education & Programs by

                Staying Around for Spring Break? Pinot’s Palette offers a great family experience. Their Spring Break painting classes are for kids and families. Your child will love painting on real canvas and take real pride in this art work. Only $35 per painter! Choose from the following fun painting experiences… Tuesday, April 14th, Paint zodiac stars 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesday, April 15th, Paint your own little lion 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Thursday, April 16th, Paint your very...

09 Apr

Published on April 9, 2015 in Marianne's Early Childhood Column by

  We’ve all heard children doing it – deciding who will be the mom, the dad, the sister, the puppy. Or maybe they’re playing restaurant, with a chef, a waiter, and a hungry customer or two. Or assuming the roles of a serious but kind doctor, a sick person who needs an operation, a mom with a feverish baby. Children love to make-believe. The more they do it, the more nuanced their performances become.  What may not...

08 Apr

Published on April 8, 2015 in Food & Drink by

Boxcar is a perfect family restaurant. Children love the food. Parents love the margaritas and Mexican beers. If your mouth waters at the thought of enchiladas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, amazing salads, you’ve come to the right place.  Boxcar supports local farms, serving all organic food and is the first green certified restaurant in Connecticut. Everything is delicious, including the salsa, quacamole and chips you should start with. Families rule from 5:30 to 7:00. [caption id="attachment_5841" align="aligncenter" width="608"]...

07 Apr

Published on April 7, 2015 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

College Admissions Season for 2015 is winding down. Most seniors have received their acceptances… and know where they will be next fall. We took the opportunity to do an in depth interview with Dr. Paul Reginald Lowe, founder of Greenwich Admissions Advisors. Dr. Lowe specializes in helping students and families navigate the private school, college and medical school admissions process. For over 15 years, Dr. Lowe has successfully helped many domestic and international students achieve their...

06 Apr

Published on April 6, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

  Don’t forget to take advantage of the free headshot or family photo offered by Katie Farro, head photographer at Classic Kids, Greenwich (54 Greenwich Ave). Just email Katie or call 203 - 622 - 2358 to schedule your appointment. She can’t wait to take your picture and we can’t wait to see it!  Thank you again to all of our Moms of the Week! [caption id="attachment_5836" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Rozsa Gaston was our first Mom of the Week...

06 Apr

Published on April 6, 2015 in Health & Beauty, Sports & Fitness by

Check out recent accomplishments of their players last week: Marina Stefanoni of Darien won the GU 13 division, Ian Blatchford of Wilton won the BU 15 division, Natalie Grainger of Greenwich, Squash Director of CPCT qualified to represent the U.S. at the Pan Am Games in Toronto this summer and won U.S. National Doubles Championship last weekend, CPCT squash pro, Kincade Webster, was named a scholar/athlete by the College Squash Association, Way to go, CPCT! Their world-class facilities and instructors...

04 Apr

Published on April 4, 2015 in Food & Drink by

It is hard to resist filling up on the delicious appetizers at Tengda, but you should definitely save some room for the sushi. Tengda features lots of creative and attractively presented sushi and sashimi. You can pig out on the sushi boat for 2, or dine more modestly on the regular rolls, like tuna, California, yellowtail, spicy crab salad, eel/avocado and many more.  We like to sample the special rolls, products of the sushi chef’s creativity....

02 Apr

Published on April 2, 2015 in Education & Programs by

If you have a rising 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grader who loves exploring the natural world, Putnam Indian Field School has a great mini-camp. Each morning the group will meet in the PIFS Science room to gather a little knowledge, and then set out in the school’s bus for pond, woods and seashore exploration. Your child will gain awareness of woodland, marine and freshwater ecology while having a great time doing hands-on exploring. Taught by...

02 Apr

Published on April 2, 2015 in Anne's Parenting Column by

Charlie threw his coat into his cubby. Bridget, Charlie’s mother called into the room, “Hi all. Charlie will be bringing Finn home. See ya!” “Hi Charlie,” greeted Miss Carter, cheerfully. “Hi. Where’s Finn?” “He isn’t here yet. I have some new cars. Would you like to see them? ” “I want to see Finn. We’re having a play date today.” “Remember, try your hardest to not talk about your nice after school plan. Others might feel left out.”  “Oh,...

01 Apr

Published on April 1, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News by

  Need a babysitter? Help with gardening, moving furniture or serving at a party? Math or science tutor? Retail clerk? Camp counselor? IT assistant? When your to- do-list gets too long, QuadJobs can get you the help you need. QuadJobs is an online service that allows you to post your job description and be matched up with college and graduate students who want to do it (and have the skills to do it well). The students are...

30 Mar

Published on March 30, 2015 in Mom of the Week by

What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? I have five children and one dog. Florencia is 24, Sabrina is 17, Lucca is 14, Francesca is 10 and Massimo is 8. Ciccio, our dog is 3 years old. I love traveling with my children especially in the summertime, or in the wintertime to warm places.  My greatest wish for my children is that they...

24 Mar

Published on March 24, 2015 in Parties & Events by

A special group of Moms held a reunion at Pinot’s Palette on Saturday afternoon, March 21st. They met 10 years ago at a Stamford Hospital Mothers Group with their newborn babies. They formed a playgroup for their little ones and met regularly until their children went to preschool. The Moms continued the fun, meeting each other for dinner every month.  Amazingly, the group has stuck together for all ten years, supporting each other through life’s various...

19 Mar

Published on March 19, 2015 in Marianne's Early Childhood Column by

  When I wrote about Self-Regulation, I related it to a child’s ability to take on an unattractive or difficult task when necessary. What does a child do when the teacher announces clean up time? Children with a good sense of self-regulation pitch right in and begin putting things away. They deserve immediate positive attention. Another child may ignore the general command to clean up and either continue playing or just dance around the room contributing nothing....

13 Mar

Published on March 13, 2015 in Education & Programs by

Putnam Indian Field School is a perfect place for young children to experience the fun of summer camp. Staffed by caring and experienced professionals, PIFS Camp helps children transition from home to school with a minimum of stress. Inside and out, the school is sized for young children. Safety is paramount. June 22 – July 23, 2015  Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Each of the 5 weeks features a different provocation. Your child will love them all...

12 Mar

Published on March 12, 2015 in Bro of the Month, Sports & Fitness by

A star basketball player in high school and at the University of Tennessee where his father coached, Allan was drafted in the first round by the Detroit Pistons in 1993, and signed with the Knicks as a free agent in 1996. In the 1999 Eastern Conference Championship quarterfinals, Allan made the crucial shot at the buzzer in the decisive 5th game of the series to beat the Miami Heat. It was the first series in...

10 Mar

Published on March 10, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News, Parties & Events by

  Mom of the Week, Laura Brounstein invites all women to visit her new pop up store, Doncaster, this Wednesday & Friday 5:00 PM to 8:00PM. Enjoy free food and wine from Aux Delices and find lots of great deals on couture clothing. Don’t miss out. The store closes March 15th.  241 East Putnam Avenue in Cos Cob (formerly Tiger Lily's). [caption id="attachment_5778" align="aligncenter" width="560"] picture via greenwichfreepress.com[/caption]...

09 Mar

Published on March 9, 2015 in Mom of the Week by

What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them?  I love to have adventures with them. We start the day with “what will our adventure be today?” It can be anything from a road trip to a place we’ve never been or a new recipe that we want to cook together. My son Warren is 16 and my daughter Marianna is 13. My greatest...

08 Mar

Published on March 8, 2015 in Parties & Events by

Opening in late March 2015, the LOFT is a 3,500 - sq. ft. fully customizable event space ideal for private and corporate events. It can accommodate 50 to 250 guests in a wide range of event formats that include Team Building, Activity Outings, Meetings, Holiday Parties and Receptions.  With unparalleled sports venues and a range of dedicated event spaces, Chelsea Piers CT can also be booked for Experiential Marketing Programs, Media Events, Expos and Location Shoots. The...

05 Mar

Published on March 5, 2015 in Anne's Parenting Column by

Sally and James were being extra quiet. They didn’t want their mother and father to know they were awake. It was Saturday and the children were planning to draw and make cards for their Grandmother whose birthday was coming up. Then they heard their father talking in the hall.   “Ginny, let’s make a quick breakfast and go right to the aquarium. After that, we can take the children to The Plunge. James really needs to...

04 Mar

Published on March 4, 2015 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

[caption id="attachment_5747" align="aligncenter" width="310"] Dr. Paul Lowe – College Admissions Guru[/caption] As the college application season begins to draw to a close (decisions for competitive schools are being released in late March), one would believe that everything is slowing down. But actually, it’s the beginning of college transfer season! College freshmen will soon complete a full year and many have already decided that they need to transfer to another college. Throughout the years, I have encountered...

03 Mar

Published on March 3, 2015 in Mom of the Week, Mom Of The Week News, Parties & Events by

  Mom of the Week, Kyle Healy invites you to the Greenwich Choral Society 2015 Gala, Wednesday, March 4th at 6:30 PM at Richard’s (Greenwich Avenue). The evening will feature performances by Broadway stars, and silent & live auctions. Wine & hors d’oeuvres will be served. To order tickets call 203-622-5136 or visit www.greenwichchoralsociety.org ...

02 Mar

Published on March 2, 2015 in Mom of the Week by

What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them?  I have one son, Frye, who is 5 years old. I love traveling with him. I also try to surprise him with fun activities in New York City and CT. My greatest wishes for him are to grow up and be happy, caring, funny and to be surrounded by people he loves who love him...

28 Feb

Published on February 28, 2015 in Bro of the Month by

  Fred Wierdsma - Educator, Sportsman, Friend, Father & Grandfather Fred founded and became Headmaster of The Putnam School in 1973, following years of being a beloved teacher and hockey coach at Greenwich Country Day School. Fred invented the famous Smokey’s Bounders Program. In 1978, when the school merged with Indian Field School, Fred took the helm for 23 years until his retirement in 2001. He remains there today as Development Officer, nature teacher and a fun...

27 Feb

Published on February 27, 2015 in Food & Drink by

Trying to think of an outing for kids on these frigid weekends? Here’s a suggestion: have brunch at the Cos Cobber. Brunch is served from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and it features lots of menu items that appeal to kids. Chocolate chip or blueberry pancakes, and French Toast with strawberries are perennial favorites. Adults may prefer the choice of omelets, delicious Eggs Benedict or the bagel with smoked salmon and...

26 Feb

Published on February 26, 2015 in Marianne's Early Childhood Column by

  My last column discussed emotional self-regulation, the ability to control impulses and behave in a way appropriate to the circumstance. By developing this skill, children become more productive and socially competent.  There is a cognitive aspect to self-regulation as well, which helps children overcome their reluctance to engage in challenging school activities. Again, children initially need lots of help from adults. They need encouragement to keep trying even when the activity is difficult or unappealing.  As a...

25 Feb

Published on February 25, 2015 in Dr. Lowe's Admissions Blog by

[caption id="attachment_5717" align="aligncenter" width="310"] Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Guru[/caption] Dr. Paul Lowe of Greenwich Admissions Advisors is offering a free information session for parents on Saturday, February 28th from 2 – 3 PM at the Women’s Club of Greenwich (89 Maple Ave). The session is for parents of high schoolers who are planning to apply to Ivy League, highly selective schools and BA/MD programs. A Q. & A. will follow the presentation. Seating is limited. Please RSVP. Parking...

25 Feb

Published on February 25, 2015 in House & Travel by

Pecora Brothers is a full service residential and commercial construction management company. This family-owned business by Joseph and Sylvester Pecora, is Greenwich based and boasts 20 years experience. Pecora Brothers specializes in New Home Construction Home Renovations Commercial Construction Building Maintenance  They will help you in all aspects of your building project: planning, permits and approvals, cost analysis, construction and supervision. When your project is complete, Pecora Brothers can also provide property management consisting of Preventative Maintenance, Landscaping and Lawn Care,...

23 Feb

Published on February 23, 2015 in Mom of the Week by

Photo by Classic Kids Greenwich Head Photographer, Katie Farro. What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? My sweet beautiful daughter Piper Jane is 5 and the lovely Augustus is nearly 3. They are our moon and our stars. We spend a lot of time together as a family and are often found working on and restoring our almost 100 year-old house. We...

13 Feb

Published on February 13, 2015 in Parties & Events by

If you want a hassle-free birthday party for your child, Chelsea Piers is the way to go. Event staff plan the party, provide the space, supervise the activities, serve the food, and clean up afterward. A parent’s dream! Tutus and Tiaras (Ages 3 – 5) is a party that features dance instruction in the new Dance Academy. Children will learn primary ballet movements while dancing to their favorite music. A short performance at the end for parents...