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How to Build Resilience in Kids
Advice from Aliza Pressman, host of the Raising Good Humans podcast.
Parenting on Vacation: Compromising with Your Partner
Advice from Reon Baird, PhD about family dynamics changing on vacay.
Interview with Big Wave Surfer & Children’s Book Author Maya Gabeira
A new children’s book, Maya and the Beast, tells the story of Maya, a young surfer who lives in a town where everyone is scared of “the Beast,” a huge wave. Maya finds the sound of the big wave crashing on shore comforting, and aims to prove that by the wave—and...
Meet the Moms Behind Grown & Flown!
Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington are offering resources that other moms of older children are desperately in need of.
Beach Reads: 10 Titles to Make Your Summer Sizzle!
These fun reads will help you get into summer mode.
5 New Ideas for Moms Night Out!
We’re firm believers that some time with mom friends is essential. While playdates are fun, getting together sans kids is not only more relaxing, but allows for real catching up (and yes, venting about said kids!). Dinner and drinks are standard MNO fare, but if...
Back to School 2022: Backpack Roundup!
Order yours now to be sure you’ll get them in town for Back to School!
What’s In My Carry On Bag: Ashley McCormick of Asha!
This jewelry and fashion designer shares how she gets to her destination in style.
COVID Vaccines for Kids Under 5: A Pediatrician Weighs In
Almost two-and-a-half years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, young children - from 6 months old to age 5 - are finally now eligible for a vaccine. Both the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration have endorsed the Moderna and...
How to Protect Your Kids From What You Can’t See in Your Home
How do you protect your kids from the things in your home you can’t see? We’re talking potent environmental hazards like mold, lead, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), asbestos, and more.
Picture Books that Celebrate LGBTQ+ Families and Kids!
This story was contributed by Library Mom Rosemary D’Urso. Follow her on Instagram @librarymombooks and head to Librarymom.com for more book picks for kids! It’s Pride Month and I’m excited to bring you several standout stories that celebrate LGBTQ+ Families and...
4 Ways to Get Organized for Back to School!
School’s finally out for summer, but for parents, it’s just about time to start thinking ahead to Back to School! Making a game plan now for August and September, including ordering some key supplies, can really take the stress out of school prep. As experienced moms,...
Fundraise & Have Fun with Shoott!
This female-run photography business has a fabulous fundraising option.
Meet the Founder of Gatsby Chocolate!
If you’re a chocolate lover but not so sweet on extra calories, you’ll definitely want to know about our newest find, Gatsby Chocolate! Founded by Doug Bouton, the cofounder of Halo Top ice cream, Gatsby Chocolate is the lowest-calorie chocolate you can buy....
Get Organized with the 5 Step Design Process from Closet Factory
Having a closet installed by Closet Factory is a simple process, but it is full of opportunities to go beyond “good enough” and into the exceptional. You’ll work closely with an expert designer who will help turn your vision into a reality.Step 1: Scheduling an...
7 Celebrity Dads We Love
Father’s Day is on the horizon, and we’re sharing a shortlist of A-list Dads who balance busy careers with being engaged parents. Not to mention, they’re all easy on the eyes, ha! Who are your favorite celeb Dads? Photo: Page Six/Dwayne Johnson Instagram...
Best Outdoor Toys for Summer
Summer is here and if you’re looking to upgrade your backyard fun, we have you covered! In our roundup of Best Outdoor Toys of Summer, we look beyond the usual swing set and share toys that will keep your kids outside and off screens for hours—and make your backyard...
Laura’s Lean: Mom’s Little Secret
Photo Credits: Elizabeth Lim of Beach Cities Moms Before we were moms, we didn’t realize one of the hardest parts of motherhood would be coming up with what to make for dinner Every. Single. Night. Pre-kids, cooking was a hobby, something we enjoyed doing as a break...
Meet the Dad Behind Get Joy, Good Food For Dogs!
Moms who are mothers to both human kids and fur babies known that we’d do anything for our pets (and our kids!). That’s why we related so much to the story of Tom Arrix, a former Facebook executive who launched Get Joy in 2018 after his family’s pup, Cooper, was...
The Teen Suicide Epidemic: Know the Signs – And How to Help
Across the country, teen suicide rates are soaring. In 2021, the CDC has reported that ER visits due to suspected suicide attempts are up over 50 percent in girls. Before the pandemic, depression and anxiety was already at all-time highs, and the isolation of...