Melissa in the Morning: Coping with Loss

Melissa in the Morning: Coping with Loss

According to national statistics, about 6-million US children will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the time they are 18 (experiencecamps.org). The average adult is never ready to say goodbye to a loved one, so how can we expect our children to handle loss in a healthy way? We got advice from…

Melissa in the Morning: The Irony of Passover 2024

Melissa in the Morning: The Irony of Passover 2024

We are in the midst of the Passover this week but it feels a lot different this year with all the unrest across the country. We spoke with Fairfield Rabbi Shlame Landa about the significance of the chaos erupting on college campuses during this holy time for Jews.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: State Representative Kara Rochelle

Melissa in the Morning: State Representative Kara Rochelle

We met Rep. Kara Rochelle for the 104th District representing Ansonia and Derby. She is in her third term and up for reelection in November. Find out what she’s tackled during her time in office and her goals moving forward.  IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: CT Hurricanes

Melissa in the Morning: CT Hurricanes

More and more, musical programs are losing funding in schools across Connecticut. But there is an option for students starting in high school to get more engaged in the marching band world, thanks to CT Hurricanes. We learned all about it from Danny Staffieri and AJ Rittenhouse. For more information: http://cthurricanes.org/ Photo Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: Updates from Fairfield

Melissa in the Morning: Updates from Fairfield

Several major news headlines are coming out of Fairfield. We checked in with First Selectman, Bill Gerber, to talk about the upcoming Clam Jam event this weekend, the latest on Penfield Pavilion construction and an upcoming hearing about the controversial proposed UI Monopole plans. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Tainted Milk and Old Meds

Melissa in the Morning: Tainted Milk and Old Meds

The FDA says samples of milk from grocery stores across the U.S. tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that had infected dairy cows. Despite the agency’s confidence that the milk in stores is safe, many people are nervous about buying milk and other dairy products. We asked Dr. Browne about this. And…

Melissa in the Morning: Is the Viral Video Really to Blame?

Melissa in the Morning: Is the Viral Video Really to Blame?

A recent viral video is triggering a lot of lawmakers, law enforcement and residents in Connecticut. It’s called Connecticut Kia Boyz and highlights car theft, but not in a PSA-kind of way.  Rather, the video encourages young people to commit the crimes and make easy money. But is banning the video just putting a bandaid on a…

Melissa in the Morning: Prioritize Your Time

Melissa in the Morning: Prioritize Your Time

According to Time Doctor, more than 50% of employees reported being “relatively unproductive” at work. And then, there’s time management struggles after you clock out. So, how can adults expect kids to prioritize time effectively if the average parent can’t do it? We get advice from Dr. Donald Wetmore. Don is an attorney-turned-productivity coach who…

Melissa in the Morning: Smart Bird Feeders

Melissa in the Morning: Smart Bird Feeders

This spring, David Mestre installed a bird feeder at a community center on the East side of Bridgeport. The smart feeder is equipped with a special camera that can capture images and, using AI, can identify bird species that come by to feed at our bird feeder. Find out who landed on the feeder and…

Melissa in the Morning: How to Handle a Bully

Melissa in the Morning: How to Handle a Bully

According to national statistics, one out of every five students report being bullied in America. And in today’s world, there are many ways children fall victim to bullies. Data shows the most common forms of bullying include verbal harassment, followed by social harassment, physical bullying and cyber bullying. So, what do you say to your…