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....
Let’s Talk About the ABC’s of Healthy Smiles Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry
With school starting soon, we thought it would be a good idea to go over the ABC’s of healthy smiles. A- Always brush &; floss twice a day. Lead by example and make oral care a family affair. Use a toothpaste with fluoride! Using fluoride is...
How to Raise a Good Sleeper: Advice from A Pediatrician
This is the third article in our parenting series with our partner Stokke, the Scandinavian brand whose unique products help bring families closer together, encourage healthy development and transform everyday experiences into precious memories. To read Raising a...
Meet a Mom: Kristen Kelly!
This story originally appeared on Hyde Park Moms. This week’s Meet a Mom is Kristen Kelly! This talented mom of two is a contributor to both People and Parents magazines, with a focus on topics that are important to all of us these...
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...
Fun things to do in Big Bear with your Family this Summer:
Big Bear is so varied and there is so much natural beauty all year long that there are reasons to visit in every season. Surrounded by Mountains, the climate is mostly temperate, with peak tourism in the summer and winter. Big Bear is a picturesque mountain town...
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...
Managing Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction
Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction is an issue that affects many pregnant women. Most research articles report 20-30% of women but when characterized as pelvic girdle pain, it was reported to affect as many as 80% of women (Robinson et al 2010; Ceprnja et al 2017). Pelvic...
The Best Travel Advice for LGBTQIA+ Families How Your Family Can Travel More Safely and Enjoy Your Vacation
One day, hopefully soon (yes, I can still manage to be somewhat of an optimist), we’ll have more Schitt’s Creek-like places in the world and less shit’s creek-like places, where LGBTQIA+ people can just live and be and have...
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...
4th of July Game: Balloon Darts!
Looking for 4th of July fun? Try this DIY Dart Game from The Local Moms Network contributor, Maria Provenzano, Lifestyle + DIY Expert of Hallmark’s Home and Family and founder of From Scratch with Maria Provenzano. DIY Patriotic Dart Game Supplies Large...
Let’s Talk About Tongue Ties with Dr. Nasem Dunlop of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry in South Orange County, CA
Having a tongue tie is not just an inconvenience, it can have an impact on newborn health, toddler speech development, and can lead to tooth decay, crowding and gum disease in older children and adults. Luckily, it is simple to fix...
Where to unwind this Summer? We have the perfect place
'' We love Quiet Mind for its serenity, for the feeling of absolute ease and peace you feel as soon as you walk through it’s temple like doors. As you stare at the lake and mountains that surround and gaze into the infinite skies, a feeling of being at ease with life...
MEET A MOM: Zahraa Berro
Would you tell us about your Background? My name is Zahraa Berro. I was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan. My family immigrated from Beirut, Lebanon in the 1980s and our families have been here since! Im a mom of 2 amazing children, Hassan ( 8 ) and Batoul...
Making a difference with Lions Tigers and Bears: Bobbi Brink
How did the idea and concept of the Organization come to fruition? I founded Lions Tigers & Bears in 2002, with my husband Mark. I had been wanting to start a sanctuary for some time, after witnessing firsthand the abuses of the exotic animal...
Meet The Moms Behind Zipped Bags!
After spending so much time at home recently, is anyone else itching to get organized? That’s why we love Zipped Bags, durable, reusable clear bags that are designed and sewn in the USA. They each have colorful, chic accents, are more...
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...
Meet a MOM: Kelly Hartman
Invested in Irvine Hi fellow Irvine Moms! My name is Kelly Hartman and I'm the proud owner of StretchLab Irvine as well as an Irvine resident for nearly two decades. I have two kiddos and a fabulous hubby of 15 years. You'll find us at the pool or beach most days in...
