Beat Cabin Fever With Kid-Friendly Activities At Foxwoods

The resort casino is offering family-friendly activities this week.

Looking for Stars at Home for a Virtual Talent Show!

Make-A-Wish Connecticut invites community to share special talents from home this summer

Witness 450,000 Sunflowers in Bloom!

The 17th Annual Sunflowers for Wishes at Buttonwood Farm in Griswold will be in full bloom from July 25th through August 2nd.

Hartford Boat Show Education Sessions: Safety and the Environment

Boat Licensing Class, Safety Scavenger Hunt, Clean Marina Program and Invasive Aquatic Species Seminar are Highlights January 16-19

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

Foxwoods To Celebrate Kids Week

Kids and families can enjoy face painting, crafts, daily movies in Foxwoods’ Grand Theater and more.

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Kids Week Returns To Foxwoods

Foxwoods' popular family-friendly event will provide fun activities for families during the upcoming school break.

Ledyard Makes List of 100 Best Places in Connecticut to Raise a Family

Where’s the best place to raise a family in Connecticut? New rankings offer insights on the top 100 places. Do you agree?

Ledyard Library Program Entices Kids to Participate in Summer Reading

Kids and teens can win big prizes simply by reading this summer.

Talk: How to Communicate With Children Using Social Media

The program will take place at Ledyard High School on Thursday, April 7.

Hop on Over to Crystal Mall for Springtime Fun

Simon Kidgits Club Hosts Easter Spectacular for members

Babies Gear Up for Second Annual Diaper Derby

Spirited Crawling Competition returns to Crystal Mall on March 12

Calling all girls K-5!

Girls can't wait to join the fun at Girl Scouts of Connecticut

FREE Hearth Cooking Program for Kids

Hempsted Houses offer program in New London this Friday, Sept. 25

What Are Connecticut's Top Baby Names?

These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?

What Are Connecticut's Top Baby Names?

These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?

10 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Ledyard Area

Where is your favorite restaurant to go to with the family? Here are the best kid-friendly eateries, according to Yelp reviewers.

Mutated 'Super Lice' Strike in Connecticut and 24 Other States

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention may be awaiting them.

Free photography workshop for kids Sunday at Hempsted Houses

They'll work with photographer Edward Santos to learn how to take great pictures with their phones

Clear the Shelters Event Taking Place August 15

A number of animal shelters in CT are offering reduced adoption fees. The following New London County shelters are participating.

Free Kids' Haircuts Offered by Ledyard Police Union

The free cuts are offered just in time for back to school.

Target's 'Boys' and 'Girls' Signs Eliminated From Stores

Old signs will be removed and color indicators in the toy section changed to make Target stores gender-neutral.

Dairy Queen Celebrating Miracle Treat Day Thursday

Participating DQ locations will donate $1 or more from every Blizzard sold on July 30 to local Children Miracle Network Hospitals.

Junior Lifeguard Course at Ocean Beach Park

The New England Science & Sailing (NESS) Foundation is now offering a course for Junior Guards at Ocean Beach Park for kids ages 9-14.

Need Help With Your Children's Car Seats?

Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company has technicians on hand, available by appointment.

Do Minions Happy Meal Toys Curse?

WTF? Some parents say they hear F-bombs coming from the little potty mouths. Check out this video and see if you hear cursing minions!

Where Did Ledyard's Ancestors Come From?

An analysis by the Connecticut Mirror broke down the state's ancestry by town.

Ledyard's Superstar Mom: Michelle Hinton

We asked our readers to send us their amazing mom stories for Mother’s Day and received some very special ones.

Where Did Ledyard's Ancestors Come From?

An analysis by the Connecticut Mirror broke down the state's ancestry by town.

CT Dino Trail Venues Named Tourism Partner Of The Year

Nature’s Art Village Recognized for CT Dino Trail Collaboration

How Does Growing Up in Ledyard Affect Your Chances of Getting Married?

The New York Times analyzed data compiled by a team of Harvard economists.

Who is Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year?'

Votes have been tallied and the winner is a mom of two from Newtown. Think your Ledyard mom rocks? Tell us in the comment section below!

Ledyard Mother's Day Superstar: Michelle Hinton

Think your mom rocks? Nominate her to be Patch's Mother's Day Superstar!

3 Days Left to Vote for 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

One Ledyard mom, and dozens more across Connecticut, are in the running for Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

4 Days Left to Vote for Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

Think your Ledyard mom rocks? Vote for her now through Saturday, and on Mother's Day we'll announce Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

Ledyard Animal Adoption Success Story

Kato the bird sings and dances when one of his new owners walks into the room.

Local Girl Drops Off Birthday Donations to Ledyard Animal Control

The 11-year-old wants to be a veterinarian.

Your Guide to Mystic Cabin Fever Festival, Charity Chowder Cook-Off

Ledyard High School students will sing at the family-friendly event, taking place in Olde Mistick Village on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Ledyard: Where Are the Places You Love?

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is collecting submissions from residents on the places and spaces they love.

Child's Birthday Guests Donate to Ledyard Animal Control

Logan loves cats and his friends gave donations instead of presents.

Ledyard Animal Control Thanks Family for Donations

Instead of presents, the family requested donations for animals in need.