Around Town
Meet the Neurosurgeon Mom Behind Cerebelly!
This week’s meet-a-mom is Teresa Purzner, the accomplished mom of three who recently launched Cerebelly, an amazing new baby food brand. When she couldn’t find a product that was both convenient and had the nutrition she was looking for, she developed...
13 Ways to Reduce Your Food Waste
The average family of 4 in the U.S. wastes $2100 annually on food. We’re throwing out almost 1 pound of food, per person, per day. (USDA) If you were dumping 300 lbs in the trash can at once, solving the problem would be simple. The reality is that it’s a slow...
7 Ways to Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
This original piece was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Tamara Iglesias of Wellynest. Building your child’s self-esteem is not about making them better, it’s about cultivating who they truly are and honoring the authentic...
Meet the Mom Behind Smitten Films!
Like many moms, we have approximately 10,000 photos and videos of our children on our iPhones, and about five or so (maybe!) printed out and framed. And please, don’t even ask us about baby books and other special albums, let alone preserving videos…That’s why we were...
Let’s Talk Children’s Dental Emergencies
with Dr. Nasem Dunlop of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry So you’re playing with your kiddos at Foothill Ranch Community Park and BOOM! They fall face first and there’s blood. First, rule out that an emergency room visit isn’t needed,...
Bullying: What Parents Need To Know
Whether you’re a mom of a 5-year-old or 15-year-old, chances are, bullying is on your radar. But how do you tell what is just normal childhood disagreements and social tiffs, and what constitutes bullying? And if you think your child needs help,...
Take a Trip to Tanaka Farms
Having trouble getting in the fall spirit because of the 80 degree weather in sunny Southern California? There is a place in Irvine where the leaves fall, the pumpkins grow, and nice warm food is served. A kid-friendly attraction...
Sara Gore
Chats About Life in the Suburbs, Being a Working Mom and Her Baked Ziti Recipe Sara Gore is an Emmy Award-winning TV personality, who has co-hosted lifestyle show New York Live! on NBC 4 NY for the past ten years, as well as the...
Let’s Talk Candy
with Dr. Nasem Dunlop of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry in Foothill Ranch, CA Halloween is right around the corner ... and thus begins the onslaught of the holidays with all their treats and candies. It can be hard to navigate this as an adult and with your children....
Donte Palmer:
From Changing Tables to Changing Fatherhood Donte Palmer is a dad changing what it means to be a father—one changing table at a time. His amazing journey began in October of last year, when he found himself in a men’s room without a changing table to use to...
Childhood and Play
Pediatricians, therapists, and preschool teachers alike know play is an integral part of a child’s early years. It’s one of the main ways children learn and develop, and it also contributes a great deal to the mental health and happiness of your little...
OC Children’s Book Festival 2019 Headliner:
Kobe Bryant It’s official and confirmed … Kobe Bryant will be featured on the Orange County Children’s Book Festival Main Stage! Afterwards, Mrs. Nelson’s Book Fair will be selling his book in their booth. Books by Kobe Bryant: • The Wizenard Series: Training...
Beekeeper’s Naturals: Harnessing the Power of The Bee Hive
If you’re like us, you’ve been hearing about the benefits of honey—and more specifically, propolis—for awhile. And who isn’t always looking for ways to keep their family healthy? We spoke to Carly Stein, who created Beekeeper’s Naturals, about her new brand,...
JuJuBe:
What to Know About These Stylish & Functional Bags! As Moms, we need to multitask like it’s our job—because, well, it usually is. And that means we need our clothes and accessories, particularly our bags, to work as hard as we do. That’s why we...
Evangeline Lilly: The Avengers & Lost Star on Her New Children’s Book Series, Motherhood and More!
We love a mama who thinks and acts outside the box, and that’s a category Evangeline Lilly fits squarely in. You may know her as the effervescently beautiful star of the cult favorite television series Lost, for which she was nominated for a...
Laura Kyttanen takes a moment with Irvine Moms
What is Sensory Branding and how did it come to life? A type of marketing that appeals to all the senses in relation to the brand. It uses the senses to relate with customers on an emotional level. I truly believe that brands can forge emotional...
A Family Night out at the Theater: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A Conversation with Madeleine Doherty: If you are looking for a memories to create with your Children , a family outing to the Theater should be on the top of your list. The Theater is a special and magical experience. It allows Children to grasp onto imagination,...
“Nikki’s Chic Boutique”
To blog, or not to blog… that is the question. Okay, seriously full disclosure. I haven’t event typed a word until now because I have so much “blogger” anxiety and I don’t even know where to begin, I’m actually sweating just thinking about it. I’ve been debating...
New Year Better YOU
It’s the time of the year to dream about new healthy habits and commit to leaving behind negative patterns that don’t align with your true self. Many people promise to eat a healthier diet, start working out, read more, or watch less television, but only a few succeed...
