Westport Tag

  When your child enters the middle school years, you enter a new stage of parenting with new challenges. You need to think about social media and how to make sure your children are safe as they become users and consumers of social media platforms. Being concerned about social media and how it is impacting your child makes you a good parent. However, it is hard to know how to teach your child the proper and...

  The start of school can be stressful for children, mothers, and fathers. There are concerns about new teachers and new schools. Children worry about challenging academic schedules, and concerns about peer relationships and social pressures. As a parent, there are things you can do to make the transition to school easier for you and your children.   -Notice your own anxiety level and manage it. Maintain a positive attitude about summer ending and school starting. Make a...

  In addition to a successful practice in Princeton, NJ, Dr. Sharon Press has opened a new office in Westport, CT providing diagnosis and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. The services she offers include: Individual Therapy Family therapy for children and adolescents Psychological and educational testing for children, adolescents and adults Consultation with lawyers, regarding children’s needs in the divorcing process and the development of parenting plans for divorcing families Marriage counseling Parents who have worked...

  A recent interview by Elise Zealand, published on, www.athenapersonalsafety.com [caption id="attachment_7942" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Sally Cadoux at the Calasanz Studio of Physical Arts, in Norwalk, CT.[/caption]   Sally Cadoux, founder of Athena Personal Safety in Westport, CT, has one of those handshakes that says: “I’m a super friendly person, but I could throw a mean strike to the carotid if I had to. She’s warm and engaging and on a mission to provide perhaps the most critical aspect of wellness...

  What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? I am the proud mom of two beautiful girls, Ellie (9) and Maisie (6). I love to be active with them whether it’s coaching them on the soccer field, watching a swim meet, taking day trips to a zoo or museum or sharing play dates with friends—they are always on the go. My greatest wish...

  What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? We have always been a very active family! Early on, we found being outside and engaged with physical activity fostered a healthy blend of communication, discovery, acceptance, and appreciation of family time. The types of activities have evolved depending upon the kids’ ages and particular interests. We are avid Scuba divers, recently becoming Tahitian Shark...

Dr. Injae Choe is a practitioner of Sugi Acupressure, a form of Korean bodywork therapy he learned from his father, a world-renowned eastern medical doctor. It is a form of holistic medicine that integrates various treatment strategies to bring about lasting healing of the whole person. He uses his hands to “replace the need for needles in acupuncture.” Dr. Injae combines bodywork therapy with knowledge gained from his PhD in psychology to help clients gain self-awareness....

  What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? I love to play Scrabble with my kids. I have 4 children 17, 15, 13 and 11. My greatest wish for them is to be kind, helpful to others and well educated.  When and where are you the happiest?  I teach yoga and am the happiest after one of my yoga classes. It totally relaxes me and...

What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? My son, Uzi is 5 years old and my daughter, Wallis is 15 months.  I love taking them to the beach- no electronics, just good old fashion sand, water, and wind.  My greatest wish is that they are self-confident and they find careers that are gratifying to them. When and where are you the happiest? I am...