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What Having a Home School or Remote Learning “Pod” Is Really Like
Over the summer, it seemed like everyone and their sister was talking about forming a “pod” for their kids. And around the country, many families did, for a variety of reasons, in a number of ways. Some did it out of necessity, and others did it out of choice. Some...
Market Hours on Thanksgiving!
What happens if you realize at 7 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning that you forgot to buy sweet potatoes? Or don't have enough dessert options? If that happens... you're in luck! There are a few local grocery stores open on Thanksgiving (we called them all to check). Check...
History of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Original story from iloveny.com.Since 1924, the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has been the official kick-off to the holiday season. Each year, more than 50 million TV viewers joined by 3.5 million people in New York City tune in for this beloved event through Manhattan....
Classic, Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe from Maria Provenzano
We’re calling it now—pumpkin bread is the new banana bread. And besides the fact that it is a delicious fall treat, the beta-carotene in pumpkin (converted to Vitamin A in the body) is a true powerhouse vitamin. It boosts the immune system, promotes eye health and...
Maple & Cinnamon Roll Pancakes!
Cinnamon rolls are a favorite holiday treat, but the maple-infused pancake version below, from Nicole Washington—the talented mama behind the Brown Sugar blog—is a perfect Fall breakfast. It uses simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry—including...
Leftover Halloween Candy Recipe
Now that Halloween is just about two weeks ago, you’re probably ready to get your kids’ candy out of the house. There are lots of good places to donate, from shelters to dentists’ offices to the military, but we stumbled upon this smart idea from The Baker Mama and...
5 Tips from Academic Approach to Ensure Your Child Gets the Most Out of this Year
It’s only October, but this has already been a challenging school year for students, parents, and teachers. At Academic Approach, we’re happy to be back in the rhythm of a new school year. Even as students and teachers work remotely, we continue to offer...
Fall Pests: 5 To Watch Out For!
You may think since the weather is cooling off, pests like bugs and other critters will start disappearing—but sadly, it isn’t so. According to the experts at Fox Pest Control, some pests actually start appearing in Fall—often looking for shelter or food before...
Snickerdoodle Donut Recipe!
As we head into the holiday season, we're always looking for new baking projects to do with our kids, and things to make holidays breakfasts extra special. This Snickerdoodle Donut recipe from author and recipe developer Sara Mellas, fits both those bills. It...
What exactly is a Montessori school?
What exactly is a Montessori school and how does a Montessori kindergarten classroom differ from a traditional kindergarten classroom? Let's consider some of the differences below: The role of the teacher. In a traditional classroom, the teacher is typically viewed as...
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No doubt about it, anxiety and Covid-19 seem to go together like two peas in a pod. Whether you were already battling anxiety before this pandemic began, worrying about keeping your family healthy, the economy, homeschooling and more can certainly trigger it....
Community Clean Up Day
Help beautify our communities at any of the four locations!Rye Brook - Rye Town - Port Chester - City of Rye TO REGISTER, VISIT: townofrye.seamlessdocs.com/f/CommunitySignUp What better way to take advantage of the last warm days of the season than by getting outside...
Breast Health and the Pandemic: What to Know That Could Save Your Life
During these busy, stressful times, it can be really hard to take care of your own health. Our kids' emotional, educational, physical AND other needs can take up 150 percent of our time. But skipping basic self-care can be counterintuitive. Any mom who has taken 30...
Your 2020 Guide to Preschool
The groundwork for successful experiences in the education system is largely established before Kindergarten even starts. CHRIST CHURCH NURSERY SCHOOL At CCNS our philosophy is to treat every child as a valued member of the community. We recognize that every student...
10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween Safely
Halloween is an annual rite of passage for kids. From the first time a new walker toddles up to trick or treat with his parents, to older kids finally being allowed to go door-to-door on their own—Halloween is as much a part of childhood as any holiday. Which makes it...
Meet a Mom: Chrissy Mactaggart of Who We Play For!
Chrissy Mactaggart is this week’s Meet a Mom! This Greenwich Mom has lived in Greenwich for 22 years with her husband Ian and three kids; Emma, 20, is a junior at Dartmouth, Kelli, 19, is a sophomore at Boston College and Annabelle, 17, is a senior at Greenwich...
Cerebelly: What a Neurosurgeon Created to Feed Her Own Kids
As moms, we all want to give our kids a healthy start, and that’s why so many of us have made our own baby food. From those adorable first bites to enticing picky toddlers, feeding our kids can be rewarding, a struggle, or (in most cases), both. That’s one of the...
The Local Moms Network Book Club: Mothers Before
The next book in our book club series is Mothers Before: Stories and Portraits of Our Mothers as We Never Saw Them. This fascinating collection of essays and portraits of women—writers, poets, teacher and more—was edited by New York Times bestselling novelist Edan...
The 2020 Private School Guide
It's that time of year again when Private Schools are holding their Open Houses for the following school year. This year will look very different with many schools holding Virtual Open houses to introduce their programs to parents and families, while remaining...
Who We Play For: Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Did you know that Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death amongst student athletes and on school campuses? And that 1 in 300 kids have an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk? That’s why the parents behind Who We Play For (WWPF) formed a...
