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How Genetic Information Benefits Families
Most babies are born healthy. However, about 3-5% of babies have a birth defect or problem with development.1 This is true even for couples who have already had healthy children or don’t think they have anything in their background to raise concern. Family...
Hoag Hospital to Deliver Maternity Services with the Opening of the Fudge Family Birthing Suites in Irvine this December
This winter, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian will open the Fudge Family Birthing Suites at Hoag Hospital Irvine, which reimagines pregnancy, delivery and recovery for modern families -- with private birthing suites, a perinatal VR guided program, and a...
Let’s Talk Silver Diamine Fluoride or SDF with Dr. Nasem Dunlop of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry in Lake Forest, CA
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a minimally invasive way to treat cavities and is easily the biggest innovation for pediatric dentistry in the US in decades. It has been used in other countries in Europe, Japan, Australia, etc., for a long time. The FDA...
Meet a Mom: Celebrity Trainer Anna Kaiser!
Anna Kaiser is known for transforming the bodies of some of Hollywood and the music industry’s biggest stars. She’s trained bold-faced names like Kelly Ripa, Karlie Kloss, Sarah Jessica Parker and Shakira. Her signature workout is a mix of dance, interval training,...
5 Ways to Get Kids to Wear Masks
With many schools requiring kids to wear masks, teaching kids to keep their mask on is going hand in hand with teaching ABCs and geometry. Help your child’s teacher by encouraging your kids with these easy tips! Practice During Screen Time We’ve hearing this tip...
How We’re Shopping For Back to School!
This year, the “back-to-school” transition feels a little different. Along with pencils and notebooks, some of us are adding masks to backpacks. Maybe we’re prepping to homeschool or do virtual school, with mom as teacher. Others are dividing into pods with friends....
Popsicles: Refreshing Recipes for Summer Fun!
Credit: Rosalynn Daniels for @craftboxgirls Popsicles are synonymous with summer, and for good reason—they’re refreshing on hot days, help hydrate kids and adults alike, and are easy to hold, even for tiny toddler hands. While we don’t judge store bought...
Good Science Beauty: The Science Behind the Brand!
Good Science Beauty is a new skincare line founded in science. As busy moms, we are always looking for skincare products that truly deliver, so we’re not wasting precious time (or money). Plus, these days, taking care of our skin at home feels...
Interview with Danielle Geathers, First Black Female Student Body President at MIT!
As moms, we all want our children to grow up to accomplish their dreams. When we read the People magazine interview with Danielle Geathers, the first Black female Student Body President at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), we wanted...
Beyond COVID-19: Keeping Kids Safe This Summer
Of course, coronavirus is on all of our minds this summer, particularly as we look towards the Fall and various back to school plans. But as we spend more time at home and continue to stay safe through social distancing, experts urge parents not...
7 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Body Image in Girls—and Boys!
This story was contributed by Tamsin Jordan, MS, RD. Follow her @nutritionbytamsin. We all want our kids to be happy and healthy. A large part of that is encouraging them to love themselves just the way they are. Unfortunately, the societal pressure on...
Overcoming Your Fear to Be a Better Ally A Plea to Fellow Asians to Unlearn Our Anti-Black Cultural Biases and to Speak Up for Black Lives by Billy Gozum
From a young age, I was told to express my dissent tactfully (to a fault) and to voice my disapproval quietly, because conflict incites negativity. So when I recently voiced my opinion on white privilege and fragility to an All Lives Matter defender, I...
New Gear & Toys for 2020!
Recently, The Local Moms Network was planning to hit the road and travel to Dallas, Texas, to scope out some of the latest and greatest new products for families and kids at the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) event in Dallas. Like many scheduled...
Joules: A Brand for Fun in Any Weather!
As busy moms, we’ve realized well-made clothes are crucial. For one, they simply last longer which saves us time shopping for constant replacements (and can be used as hand-me-downs for future kids—bonus!). But perhaps more importantly, they encourage...
Karolina Kurkova on Quarantining with Kids, Growing a Small Business During Covid-19 and More!
To read our Meet a Mom with Karolina Kurkova, click here. Like many of us, Karolina Kurkova is spending more time than ever with her two kids, while practicing social distancing at her Miami home. At the same time, the supermodel is working hard on her...
How to Balance Your New Normal Without Losing Your Shit Proven and Tested Advice from a WFH Mom Entrepreneur
Okay, #realtalk right away: if you think you’ll get answers for being able to do it all–parent, teach, care for a child, and manage the home–and pull off all these roles without a hitch, let me save you the trouble now and just tell you to...
Let’s Talk Easter Candy and Cavities with Dr. Nasem Dunlop of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry
Okay parents. You blinked, and now it’s almost Easter. Another sugar filled holiday. We don’t want to be (what’s the word for a springtime Scrooge?) bunny buzz kills, but man -oh-man those jelly beans do a number on teeth. We’re not saying to get rid of ALL the candy,...
Get to Know Stokke—And Why Your Baby Should, Too!
Have you heard of Stokke, the Scandinavian brand that is designing better products that strengthen the bond between babies and parents? Not only are these beautiful pieces manufactured to be completely safe and ergonomic (for both children and parents!), but...
10 Ways to Help During the Coronavirus Crisis
Worrying comes with being a mom. And now with coronavirus, well, it can be tough not to let anxiety consume you, especially after you’ve put on a brave face for your kids all day. It can even feel impossible wrap your head around what to focus that concern on—elderly...
Masks for Medical Workers: How Fashion Designer Lauren Gabrielson is Helping!
Lauren Gabrielson is a Brooklyn, NY-based fashion designer known for her chic, wearable women’s pieces as well as her adorable “mommy and me” custom bomber jackets. But she recently made headlines for a different sort of design—pivoting her business to make masks for...