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Rafael Magana M.D.: Experienced Cosmetic Surgeon in Riverside!
If you’ve considered giving yourself the gift of plastic surgery this year, Dr. Rafael Magana is a highly skilled and trained doctor located right here in Riverside, CT. He has NYC training and 13 years of postgraduate experience in cosmetic surgery. He even practiced...
The Best Apple Crumble Recipe!
This recipe was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor, Host to Perfection! Wondering what to do with all those apples you picked this weekend? We love this classic recipe from the talented sisters behind Host to Perfection, using pantry ingredients we all have...
Meet a Mom: Sharon Feldstein of YourMomCares!
Recently we had the opportunity to chat with Sharon Feldstein, a dynamic mom who is co-founder, CEO and the visionary behind YourMomCares (YMC). This amazing organization was founded by Sharon and her lifelong friend Patsy Noah and Terria Joseph; these women are moms...
Fall Mom Fashion: From School Drop Off to Apple Picking!
This story was contributed by Kristin Koch, executive editor at Seventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two. Fall is one of my favorite seasons to dress for. There’s nothing better than that short-lived period of cool, sunny weather...
Scout & Cellar: The Clean-Crafted Wines We’re Loving!
Have you heard about Scout & Cellar? It’s a clean-crafted wine that moms across The Local Moms Network are loving. Clean-crafted wine, if you’re not familiar yet, is held to a higher standard than your usual vino. For instance, there are no synthetic pesticides,...
Rosh Hashana Recipe Round-Up!
L’Shana Tovah to all those who are observing the Jewish New Year! The recipes below are wonderful seasonal dishes that work for anyone looking for some new Fall family-friendly favorites (think: crunchy apple salads, warming matzoh ball soup and a sweet and spicy...
2020 Photography Guide
We're feeling all the Fall feels over here- apple picking, pumpkin-spice everything and of course Family Photos Sessions! It's the perfect time of year to layer up with your favorite sweaters and capture those sweet family moments- and just in time for your end of...
Bathing Your Baby: Advice from a Pediatrician
This is our latest 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. Bathing your baby is...
The Nurtury-Montessori – Day Care Program
The Nurtury is committed to promoting quality Montessori child care for children based on these key American Montessori Society concepts: The aim of a Montessori program is to foster the development of basic trust and to assist in the normal development of the...
Working Moms & COVID-19: What One New Survey Found!
Working moms have undoubtedly been dealt an almost impossible hand with COVID-19. An already tough position—toggling between work and home—got 10 times harder as they were combined during quarantine. A recent headline in the New York Times declared “Pandemic...
Moms of The Local Moms Network Share Their Back to School Plans!
Throughout our country, “back to school” looks different than it ever has. Some kids are going back in-person. Some are virtual learning. And some are doing a hybrid model. Wonder what others are doing? So did we. So we asked a few of the over one hundred moms of The...
Laurie Berkner’s “Pajama Party” LIVE Virtual Family Concert
Get out the sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, and snacks! Iconic children’s musician Laurie Berkner invites everyone to stay in their pajamas and join her for a special “Pajama Party” LIVE Virtual Family Concert on Sunday, September 20 at 12:00 p.m....
Back to School Lunch Inspiration from The Lunch Box Dad!
Anyone else dreading packing a lunch again as we head back to school? (Or if you’re homeschooling, making and serving yet another meal at home?) For inspiration, we turned Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the @lunchboxdad Instagram account and lunchboxdad.com....
Blue Light Glasses: Are They A Necessary Part of Back to (Virtual) School Shopping?
Whether we’re homeschooling, doing virtual school, or simply giving more TV/tablet time in order to get 15 minutes to ourselves, many of us are allowing more screen time than in years past. But how bad is extra screen time for kids’ eyes? And are tech-y accessories...
Strawberry Fields Cocktail from Camp Cocktails!
This summer has certainly been an “outdoor” one, and we hope to keep that trend going well into fall. That’s one of the reasons why we love food and drink writer Emily Vikre’s new book, Camp Cocktails: Easy, Fun and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors, which is...
What Teachers Want Parents To Know About This School Year
There are so many emotions heading into this school year—from anxiety and fear to hope and joy. As parents, many of us have faced hard choices about whether to enroll kids in-person or remotely. We may be trying to figure out last-minute childcare plans. Buying masks...
Beyond Mom’s Randi Zinn on Raising Biracial Children
Randi Zinn, the mom behind the popular podcast, The Going Beyond with Randi Zinn Podcast, has made a career out of helping other moms find themselves again after having kids, through mindfulness, wellness and self-love. Previously, we featured this talented mama of...
Blue Light Glasses: Are They A Necessary Part of Back to (Virtual) School Shopping?
Whether we’re homeschooling, doing virtual school, or simply giving more TV/tablet time in order to get 15 minutes to ourselves, many of us are allowing more screen time than in years past. But how bad is extra screen time for kids’ eyes? And are tech-y accessories...
How to Teach Your Baby to Eat: Advice from a Pediatrician
This is the second 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...
2020-2021 Tutoring + Learning Resource Guide
As school districts across our area make decisions about their plans for the 2020-2021 school year, many of us are also making decisions about what learning models will work best for our children. For some families this means partial or full-time distance...