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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...
COVID 19- The “New” Way We Do Business at our Office By Dr. Nasem Dunlop of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry
The world has changed so much in the last few months and so has dentistry. Shutting down our office to help “flatten the curve” in Orange County was a hard decision to make but it also allowed time to educate myself and my staff to...
Magnetic adjustable ceiling mount: SKY FLOAT to the rescue
"Float" your Phone or Tablet at home in Mid-air ! That is right, what a life saver right? Now when you are in the Kitchen cooking and need to view your recipes this comes in so handy! Nothing to get overwhelmed by , the instructions are easy and...
Raising a Self-Reliant Child
As parents, we all want our kids to go out into the world confident in their abilities and ready to tackle anything. But our instinct is to help as much as we can—even to the point of helicopter parenting and preventing them from learning resilience. So what...
The Lost Husband: Interview with the Director!
If movies have been a favorite distraction for you these days, put The Lost Husband on your download list. Based on the novel by bestselling author Katherine Center, this heartwarming and funny film features Leslie Bibb (a woman rebuilding her life after her...
Diana Limongi dishes on her Podcast @parentingandpoltics and Momming
In 2018, I created a podcast called Parenting and Politics. The podcast looks at parenting through a political lens. The goal is to inform, inspire and empower parents to take action and make a difference. I created the podcast because, as this pandemic has...
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...
Let’s Talk About Losing Baby Teeth with Dr. Nasem Dunlop of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry
There’s something quite exciting about when that first little baby tooth starts to wiggle! It’s a sign that things are really going to start changing for your little one’s mouth! Kids are getting excited about the tooth fairy, and moms are getting teary-eyed...
