Melissa in the Morning: Alcohol Awareness Month

Melissa in the Morning: Alcohol Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Awareness Month and statistics show hundreds of millions of people have had alcohol in their lifetime, starting at age 12! Julius Dudics talks about societal norms with alcohol consumption and how to identify if you have a problem. ((00:00)) LIGHTS OUT! A Ridgefield company is challenging other businesses to turn the lights…

Melissa in the Morning: 70 Years of Support and Services for Disabilities in CT

Melissa in the Morning: 70 Years of Support and Services for Disabilities in CT

A Connecticut-based non-profit is 70 this year! We learned all about Ability Beyond and how it has supported thousands of Connecticut residents dealing with a disability access services and resources. ((00:00)) April is Financial Literacy Month. Inflation, interest rates, savings and budgeting are everyday topics for adults. But most kids and teens have no idea…

Melissa in the Morning: Older Adult Benefits

Melissa in the Morning: Older Adult Benefits

It’s not a handout, it’s something you actually paid for years ago. We spoke with Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. about benefits most seniors don’t know about but should get in on! ((00:00)) Julie on the Job: Recruiters will not land you the job…but we do learn three ways to most likely land…

Melissa in the Morning: Body Image Woes

Melissa in the Morning: Body Image Woes

National statistics show 46% of girls in the US ‘often’ or ‘always’ worry about their body image; for boys, it’s 25%. So, how can parents created a safer, more loving environment to secure our kids and help them overcome these vulnerabilities? Child development expert, Dr. Erica Bocknek, gave us advice on this and how adults…

Melissa in the Morning: Eye Drop Recall

Melissa in the Morning: Eye Drop Recall

U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about several recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury. This finding has impacted dozens of Connecticut residents, let alone the entire nation. We asked Dr. Browne about the problem at hand, if this has happened before and whether there are…

Melissa in the Morning: College Search Game Changer

Melissa in the Morning: College Search Game Changer

High schoolers typically struggle to find the right college for them. But with all the money parents drop to put their kids through school, you want to know they are going to the best place for their future. Mike Cardinal, a CT native, created Springpath, a program to help students navigate and identify the best…

Melissa in the Morning: Headed to the Moon

Melissa in the Morning: Headed to the Moon

NASA announced its Artemis II crew headed to the moon in 2024. We spoke with David Mestre in Science You May Not Know about the astronauts chosen, the mission ahead of them and the significance of it all. ((00:00)) The American Red Cross stopped by for its monthly visit to discuss preparedness plans when Mother…

Melissa in the Morning: Passover Beginning

Melissa in the Morning: Passover Beginning

Tomorrow marks the start of Passover. We had Rabbi Shlame Landa from Fairfield back on the show to talk about the upcoming holiday. He also commented on the timing of the celebration in the midst of hate crime upticks in our state. ((00:00)) April is National Recycling and Earth Month. We met the president of…

Melissa in the Morning: Autism Awareness

Melissa in the Morning: Autism Awareness

April is Autism Awareness Month and we dedicated the April 3rd show to resources and programs available to people on the spectrum or living with a disability:1. Westport Day School and Westport College Prep founder, Dawn Matera, shared how these educational opportunities support people with special education and mental health needs. ((00:00))2. Woofgang & Co.…

Cooking with Claud: Kugel

Cooking with Claud: Kugel

INGREDIENTS:1/2 lb Cottage cheese1/2 lb cream cheese 1/2 pint sour cream1/4 lb butterEgg noodles (undercooked/al dente)6 eggs2 cups of milk1/2 teaspoon of vanilla1/2 cup of sugar1 cup of raisinsCinnamon