Connecticut Family News (United States)

Exclusive New Haven Restaurant site publishes 2012 Mother's Day dining guide featuring choices for eery taste and budget.

Today’s Caregiver magazine to present its Robert M. Barg Memorial Achievement Award to Actor Henry Winkler at the Fearless Caregiver Conference in Western Connecticut. Limited free tickets are available at FearlessCaregiver.com or 877-829-2734

In 2011, BBB received more than 6,000 complaints against general contractors, an 11% increase over the previous year.

Portland, CT - Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Parks 2012 season kicks off on Saturday, May 26th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To celebrate its 6thyear, Brownstone is offering free rentals. It’s a no fee, no risk chance to try a new sport.

Portland, CT – September 15, 2012. Brownstone holds its second annual Guts & Glory Quarry Challenge. The name says it all...you need Guts to get through it and then the Glory is all yours. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut Special Olympics.

Family caregivers seeking advice, support and answers as they care for ill loved ones will come together at seminar/lunch in Southbury on May 24th. Tickets are sponsored by Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging and Today’s Caregiver magazine.

Family caregivers seeking advice, support and answers as they care for ill loved ones will come together at seminar/lunch in Southbury on May 24th. Tickets are sponsored by Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging and Today’s Caregiver magazine.

Kineti-Go Games, LLC announces the release of its new two-sided flip-top game: Kineti-Go Magnetic Airless Hockey/ Kineti-Go Magnetic Shuffleboard.

The CBCD has learned that the Wall Street Journal has put out an article referencing a study of Connecticut pediatricians published last year.

Store policies are usually displayed prominently at the entrance or cash registers and should be easily accessed on websites.

Connecticut BBB cautions members of the military, veterans and their families that scams come in many shapes and sizes

Patricia Richardson will join Today's Caregiver magazine, caregiver.com, and the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut at the Nov 3rd Fearless Caregiver Conference in New Haven. A limited number of tickets are still available.

Entering the world of beauty pageants can carry a heavy price tag, so parents must look beyond the glare of the runway lights.

PORTLAND, CT – Bash It the entire month! Bash the Monster weekend was so popular last year, Brownstone is extending it for the whole month with fan favorites like Bash-the-Monster Pumpkin Launch, Day & Night Zip Lining and Night Rock Climbing.

More than 170 complaints from consumers across the nation have been filed with BBB this year against various companies claiming they can help immigrants with citizenship matters.

CT BBB says Research can help Prevent Headaches

Watch for Red Flags for Positions Posted in Online Classifieds

Consumers, receiving only a fraction of the value of their gold are urged to be careful, do their homework and shop around

Natural Disasters Provide Fertile Ground for Unscrupulous, Unqualified, Unlicensed Home Repair Contractors

Callers Pretending to be Relatives in Distress Now Armed with Family-Specific Information

There’s so much to plan when it comes to a child’s birthday party celebration that birthday party invitations for kids may be far from most parent’s minds, but invitations are more important than most people think!

Portland, CT – June 16, 2012. Celebrate the start of the summer at Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park. For the fifth year, Brownstone is raising awareness for approximately 175 mentoring programs currently available to Connecticut children.

Exclusive New Haven Restaurant site publishes 2012 Mother's Day dining guide featuring choices for eery taste and budget.

Today’s Caregiver magazine to present its Robert M. Barg Memorial Achievement Award to Actor Henry Winkler at the Fearless Caregiver Conference in Western Connecticut. Limited free tickets are available at FearlessCaregiver.com or 877-829-2734

In 2011, BBB received more than 6,000 complaints against general contractors, an 11% increase over the previous year.

The recent publication of BestNewHavenRestaurants.com makes available the most definitive and thorough coverage of the ever-changing New Haven restaurant scene unveiling the Best New Haven Restaurants

During National Volunteer Month, VNA HealthCare examines the beneficial relationship between volunteerism and senior health.

Portland, CT - Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Parks 2012 season kicks off on Saturday, May 26th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To celebrate its 6thyear, Brownstone is offering free rentals. It’s a no fee, no risk chance to try a new sport.

Mother's Day is Sunday May 13, 2012 and you do not want to miss out on these beautiful gift baskets at KidzNstyle.com! KidzNstyle Now has an entire category with gifts just for moms!

This year is predicted to be one of the worst for mosquitoes in Connecticut and many other states. Fred Markowich from Guardian Pest Control in Connecticut gives some helpful tips to help prevent mosquitoes at your home or workplace.

In times with a tough economy and consumers rebuilding their confidence, the most important part of the Connecticut State Grange, its membership, is growing.

Your mailbox provides criminals with a low-tech method of opening a line of credit in your name. Reducing unwanted, pre-approved credit card offers may help protect you from credit card fraud.

Portland, CT – September 15, 2012. Brownstone holds its second annual Guts & Glory Quarry Challenge. The name says it all...you need Guts to get through it and then the Glory is all yours. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut Special Olympics.

The winner of the Connecticut Better Business Bureau Student Ethics Scholarship Award receives $2,500 which may be used for school-related costs.

Connecticut Better Business Bureau Offers Tips to Help Navigate Bridal Expos and Prevent Problems

The Waterbury, Connecticut-based Connecticut Family Dental participated in the Connecticut Mission of Mercy free dental clinic in Danbury, Connecticut on March 24 and 25. Dr. Ratna Vedullapalli, co-founder of the practice, provided free dental care.

Family caregivers seeking advice, support and answers as they care for ill loved ones will come together at seminar/lunch in Southbury on May 24th. Tickets are sponsored by Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging and Today’s Caregiver magazine.

Due to Waterbury, Connecticut being named 1 of 8 overnight destination cities in the "2012 Fireball Run Adventurally-Northern Exposure" to be held this September, two Connecticut missing children will be the focus of the Waterbury road rally teams.

"Fireball Run is about missing children," explained Lynn Ward, CEO of The Waterbury Regional Chamber in Waterbury, Connecticut. It was announced that Waterbury will be 1 of 8 overnight destination cities in the “2012 Fireball Run Adventurally" .

Camp Maud Isbell Berger, located on scenic Park Pond in Winchester Center, CT is now accepting applications for its 57th camping season. While owned and operated by the Connecticut State Grange, Camp Berger is open to all children ages 7-14.

Family caregivers seeking advice, support and answers as they care for ill loved ones will come together at seminar/lunch in Southbury on May 24th. Tickets are sponsored by Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging and Today’s Caregiver magazine.

Enjoy a special four-course fondue feast for just $44.95 per person. A portion of the proceeds from each meal purchased ($10.00) will go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation to support one local and 28 million other cancer fighters.

A credit report is one of the first lines in identifying and stopping ID theft, and there is only one government-sanctioned source for a reports from the three major credit reporting companies.

Kineti-Go Games, LLC announces the release of its new two-sided flip-top game: Kineti-Go Magnetic Airless Hockey/ Kineti-Go Magnetic Shuffleboard.

Peggy Blumenthal, Sr. Counselor to the President of the Institute of International Education, speaks at a World Affairs Forum presentation at UCONN/Stamford on Wednesday, 3/14/12, from 5:45 – 7:30 pm.

The CBCD has learned that the Wall Street Journal has put out an article referencing a study of Connecticut pediatricians published last year.

Monday, February 13, 2012 is a date that will go down in history for Wolcott Grange. It's the date that began a new chapter in the community as the family-oriented group reorganized and when the Connecticut State Grange reinstated their Charter.

An at-home birthday party does not have to be stressful. Fun, unique birthday parties can be created with Easy Peasy Party birthday kits.

The Turmbull and Sandy Hook, Connecticut franchise of Home Instead Senior Care is seeking mominations for the nationwide “Salute to Senior Service” Award program to honor senior citizens who volunteer their time and services to their communities.

A CAREGiver from the Home Instead Senior Care franchise in Trumbull, Connectict, Ms. Patsy DeJesus of Southbury, Conn., was named Home Instead Senior Care's 2011 Northeast Regional CAREGiver of the Year.

A New Earth, the powerful, best-selling book by spiritual guide Eckhart Tolle, will be the basis for a series of Sunday talks by Rev. Ed Townley, senior minister at Unity of Greater Hartford.

Connecticut Better Business Bureau advises parents to do the necessary research to find a safe, reliable and appropriate child care facility.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says income tax scams are being spread by word of mouth among unsuspecting and well-intentioned individuals who tell friends and relatives.

Local American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) dentist, Walter Kostrzewski volunteers for the Give Back A Smile program to heal the effects of domestic violence by providing dental treatment to survivors of domestic violence.

Students from area high schools compete on 2/4/12 at Academic WorldQuest at UCONN/Stamford. An annual World Affairs Forum event, the winning team will compete nationally in Washington, DC on 4/21/12.

Tower One/Tower East, the affordably-priced luxury apartment and assisted living community in New Haven, Conn., is offering $200 discounts through Feb. 2012 on first month occupancy in their Tower One indepedent-living and assisted living studios.

Being a savvy consumer is ultimately about using money wisely. This year, resolve to create a budget, research businesses before buying and taking measures to protect yourself from scammers

Website owner Neville Pettersson has launched a new website which serves as a guide for couples who want to know how to get pregnant

Expert Pool Blog focuses on technical articles of DIY pool installation, aboveground pool repair and removal, inground pool kit topics and general pool care topics. Our Expert Pool Blog authors have over 150 years of combined pool installation skill.

This is the time of year when families who haven’t seen each other in a while have a chance to reunite. It’s also an opportunity for adult children to see firsthand how their elderly family members and friends are faring.

Connecticut Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting children write to Santa this holiday season.

Home Instead Senior Care (HISC) in Trumbull and Sandy Hook, CT has named Southbury resident Patsy DeJesus their 2011 CAREGiver of the Year. HISC is the world's largest provider of non-medical home care and companionship for seniors.

The owner of Pet Aesthetics grooming salon, gift and natural foods supplies boutique in Southbury, CT, offers tips on how to keep pets stress-free and healthy during the holidays. Pet Aesthetics offers an all-natural holistic approach to pet care.

KB Designs launches new website for popular baby swaddle brand, Woombie. New site offers easy shopping navigation, “Karen & Co.” blog with Q&A Forum and a completely new look and feel.

Store policies are usually displayed prominently at the entrance or cash registers and should be easily accessed on websites.

Parents can relax easier now with scannable ID Tags offering privacy, GPS location services if a child ever gets lost.

Stacey Lu writes new book about her experience of being a bride for a second time. The book, “Eat, Drink and Remarry” (Amazon), is her first installment in the StaceyLu’s Guides to Life book series.

Two Southbury, CT businesses, Pet Aesthetics Salon and Boutique and Premier Designs will host a holiday event, "Bling for Paws" November 29. Proceeds Premier Designs acquires to go to not-for-profit Animals for Life, Inc. in Middlebury, CT.

Connecticut BBB cautions members of the military, veterans and their families that scams come in many shapes and sizes

Shoreline Dental Care joins the Connecticut Food Bank’s “Thanksgiving for All” Food Drive in Westhaven, CT and Milford, CT areas.