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What You Need to Know About Cloth Masks
Yesterday, Governor Cuomo ordered all New Yorkers to wear a mask or cloth covering over nose and mouth whenever in public and unable to social distance. Below, we are sharing guidelines from the CDC including how to wear a cloth face mask and common questions about...
Karolina Kurkova on Quarantining with Kids, Growing a Small Business During Covid-19 and More!
To read our Meet a Mom with Karolina Kurkova, click here. Like many of us, Karolina Kurkova is spending more time than ever with her two kids, while practicing social distancing at her Miami home. At the same time, the supermodel is working hard on her various...
Covid-19: How One Mom Beat It
On March 14, Kristina Gregory, a CT-based mom of two boys (11 and 13), felt some tightness in her chest, but attributed it to a tough workout. By the next day, she was experiencing flu symptoms including chills, aches, sweats, low grade fever and headache. Luckily,...
Covid-19, Anxiety & CBD: An Interview with the Co-Founder of Press Pause!
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....
Find The “Yay” Today with These Tips from Woman’s Day Content Director Meaghan Murphy
A few months ago we spoke with magazine editor and mom of three Meaghan Murphy, for our meet-a-mom series. We were thrilled when we saw the news a few weeks ago of her being promoted to Content Director for Woman’s Day magazine. She’s also author of an upcoming book...
10 Things to Do at Home to Make the Best of the Current Restrictions from Covid-19
The latest restrictions have left many of us with our children out of school, cancelling our trips for spring break, working from home and basically unable to participate in many of our normal activities. Social distancing and avoiding crowds have...
Get to Know Stokke—And Why Your Baby Should, Too!
Have you heard of Stokke, the Scandinavian brand that is designing better products that strengthen the bond between babies and parents? Not only are these beautiful pieces manufactured to be completely safe and ergonomic (for both children and parents!), but...
Meet a Mom: Jen Schlactus!
This month's Meet a Mom is Jen Schlactus! Many of you know her as a Blind Brook Board of Education member. I know her as a wife, mother and wonderful friend. Oh and a recipient of those yummy veggies! Read on! Where are you from originally and how long...
The Case For Doing Nothing
Stop being so busy, and just do nothing. Trust us. Keeping busy?Running from place to place and laboring over long to-do lists have increasingly become ways to communicate status: I’m so busy because I’m just so important, the thinking goes.Perhaps it’s...
Stir Crazy? Looking for Something to Do?
Feeling a bit stir crazy? Looking for something fun to do? Magical Memories is offering a variety of fun programs! With all events being canceled and everyone stuck inside, Magical Memories wants to still keep our community...
What's HOT for Spring Exteriors? Hoffman Landscapes' 2020 Look Book. Get Inspired!
Landscaping and construction businesses will remain open during the quarantine period, as they are considered "essential businesses." To adhere to social distancing, Hoffman Landscapes will offer phone or video call consultations. They can assess your...
Tonight Is The Last Night I’ll Hug My Kids Goodnight or Kiss My Husband Until God Knows When
by Grown and Flown | March 22, 2020 Tonight is the last night that I’ll hug my kids goodnight or kiss my husband until god knows when. Community spread is now confirmed in my area and being an ER nurse means that the odds of being exposed over and over again are...
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Urgent Call For Diapers – Help an Infant at Risk
Baby Bank is a program that provides basic necessities and essentials for babies, 0-2. Our mission is to help local families in need keep their babies clean, healthy and happy. 1 in 3 US families struggles to provide diapers for their children There is no...
Keep Busy With Your Teen
Retired Health Professional Survey!
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Boundaries, Routines and Early Bedtimes: 13 Habits That Raise Well-Adjusted Kids
Inside: With so much conflicting parenting advice, you may wonder how to raise a well-adjusted kid? Before you hide under the pillow, check out these 13 habits any parent can do. I keep seeing posts about “entitled kids” making the rounds lately. In fact,...
Day-By-Day Projects To Keep Kids Reading, Thinking, And Growing.
Welcome! Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with...
Get to Know Stokke—And Why Your Baby Should, Too!
Have you heard of Stokke, the Scandinavian brand that is designing better products that strengthen the bond between babies and parents? Not only are these beautiful pieces manufactured to be completely safe and ergonomic (for both children and parents!), but they’re...