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How to help kids reduce stress with smarter study strategies and a healthy dose of perspective Standardized test. Two words that conjure up thoughts of No. 2 pencils, multiple choice bubbles and, for most of us, a sense of dread.From state-mandated grade...

Victoria Prooday, OT finds today’s kids come to school emotionally unavailable for learning. There are many factors in our modern lifestyle that contribute to this.She writes:I am an occupational therapist with years of experience working with children,...

Celebrate Heart Health Month with this delicious and easy to use supplement line.

Original Link The 2020 golf season is almost here! County golf courses open Wednesday, March 11, weather permitting. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation operates six, 18-hole golf courses located throughout the county, so you can choose one close to...

Being the mom of older kids is largely an on-call position. I never know when I might have to report for work. I’m rarely off-duty, but sometimes, I’m just sitting around the stationhouse, waiting for the siren. This on-call assignment is a change from the...

original link Victoria Prooday, OT finds today’s kids come to school emotionally unavailable for learning. There are many factors in our modern lifestyle that contribute to this. She writes: I am an occupational therapist with years of experience working with...

Anouk Masson Krantz is a French-born photographer whose first photography book, Wild Horses of Cumberland Island, gained critical acclaim; her work has been published everywhere from Town & Country (which called it “stunning”) to Vanity Fair Italia. Her new coffee...

There are several schools of thought on the strategy of hiding healthy ingredients in our kids’ favorite foods, to help them get some extra nutrients. If you manage to squeeze in some veggies without your kids seeing, they’ll eat them—but won’t be learning to eat a...

Meet the Moms behind @strykeclub, a one-of-kind product line made specifically for teenage boys. #partner This dynamic team includes a pediatric dermatologist, a family therapist, a product development pro and an entrepreneur. Link in bio for their story, more about these innovative products and their expert advice for supporting teens dealing with acne! To try, go to strykeclub.com and use code LOCALMOMS for 15% off

If you are looking for the warmth and charm of a natural wood garage door without the maintenance, the all-aluminum Infinity Classic is your answer. The wood grain powder finish looks so real you will have a hard time believing it’s not wood. The Infinity Classic is a...

This story was provided by The Local Moms Network contributor, Maria Provenzano, Lifestyle + DIY Expert of Hallmark’s Home and Family and founder of From Scratch.  Searching for some creative and fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s with your little ones this year? Well,...

Candy and cards are a classic combo for class Valentine’s gifts, but with more school’s broadening food bans (from peanuts to wheat to, in some cases, all sweets), non-food related choices can be a safer bet. Even if your school is still cool with candy, other parents...

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network.  A regular date night out is a great thing, if you can make it happen. As any good therapist (or Instagram meme…) would say, the foundation of your family started with your relationship, so keeping it strong...

  Coronavirus. We’ve all been hearing a lot about it—and seeing some pretty dramatic images and stats in the news—but what exactly is it, and how concerned should we be? By definition, a coronavirus is common virus that causes relatively harmless cold...