International Day of Play
If you need a suggestion for celebrating International Day of Play (September 27 or October 1 – I’m not quite sure), look at the following websites for inspiration:
Stepping Stones Museum has a schedule of activities (and it’s FREE tomorrow).
KaBoom! is a listing of local playgrounds and play spaces. Be sure to log in and add any that aren’t listed yet.
Nick Let’s Just Play World Wide Day of Play
Suzy Said Blog has listings and information in and around the Fairfield area, but does cover all of Fairfield county.
Suzy Said Blog has other listings and information for in and around the Wilton/Weston/Westport area, but, again, covers Fairfield county as well.
Local Museums
I was trying to figure out what to do with my daughter today and realized that there is so much to do in this area that I haven’t a clue where to start!
U.S. Military Museum
Danbury Rail Museum
Danbury Historical Society and Museum
Links to other local historical societies
This is just the beginning, I’m sure!
Car Seats
If you have a child under 60lbs or under 6yrs or both, it will behoove you to read the information on the following websites:
CT Department of Transportation – Child Safety Seats — This website spells out the laws regarding child safety seats. It also has a list of other resources with information about child safety seats.
National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration — This site will enable you to locate a car seat inspection station near you. It’s a free service and will provide you with peace of mind knowing that your child’s car seat is installed properly.
CT Safe Kids — This site has general information about keeping your children safe (bicycle, car, skateboard, rollerblade, etc).
Rails to Trails
If you enjoy walks around town but prefer the scenery of a hike, I’ve been told this is the ideal compromise!
Ridgefield has a trail that used to be an old railway track.
There is a national organization that lists all the trails. It’s called TrailLink. You can enter search criteria and find a suitable trail for you and your family and friends!
The organization that helps create the Rails to Trails program has a website here
Please let me know what you think of the different trails – I’d really like to know which area trails are preferred! I am especially curious to know which trails are “stroller-friendly” and which ones aren’t.
$1 Summer Movies
These aren’t the newest movies out, but if you want to take your kids to a movie and $1 is the right price:
AMC Loews in Danbury just might have what your looking for. They have a promotion going on this summer (through August 6). Every Wednesday this summer they are offering a movie at 10am for $1!
Internet Safety
Here are a few links that address internet safety for families, children, and teens:
Google’s “Tips for Online Safety”
Google’s “Family Safety Guide”
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – Internet Safety
NetSmartz Kids – teaches children what to watch out for in a fun and interactive way
Don’t Believe the Type – Cyber Tip Line
U.S. Department of Justice’s Project “Safe Childhood” web site
Ad Council (the people who make the public service announcements on TV, in newspapers, magazines, and on the radio)
Wired Safety – Information for Parents about Internet and cell phone safety
Federal Bureau of Investigation – A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety
Department of Children and Families
Department of Children and Families’ website
This is a link to the resources and information available at DCF.
Families Network of Western Connecticut
Families Network of Western Connecticut
The people here are great help for finding just about anything you may need help with. Anything family related, they can find for you – that’s their specialty. They also offer great parenting programs and a mother’s group. Call the
