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“Hey, wyd?”: Inside teen sexting
Original Link Sexting has become common and we need to address it as part of our larger, ongoing conversations about sex and relationships. Here’s how. By Shafia Zaloom, Hannah Schrank (18) and Sarah Blachman (18) Jason and Lexi meet at a party. Jason gets...
Easy Homemade Salmon Fish Sticks, From Prep and Rally!
Prep and Rally, a popular meal plan subscription service, was created by Dini Klein, a CA-based mom of two daughters (with another baby in the way in January!). The chef got her start working in restaurants, then with private clients and finally...
JuJuBe: Stylish & Functional Backpacks!
As Moms, we need to multitask like it’s our job—because, well, it usually is. And that means we need our clothes and accessories, particularly our bags, to work as hard as we do. That’s why we love JuJuBe products—they get the job done while looking great...
Meet a Mom: Sara Hood
This week’s Meet a Mom is one of our most inspiring stories we’ve featured at The Local Moms Network. Sara Hood is a mom of two little boys (ages 9 and 7) and married to NFL player Evander “Ziggy” Hood, who just signed with the New Orleans Saints.
Actress Poppy Montgomery on Co-Parenting, Embarrassing Her Kids at School Drop Off & More!
The star and creator of Reef Break shares her parenting experience, from mom guilt to childcare.
Disney – The Most Magical Place on Earth, Right?
If you have to deal with 75-90 minute wait times, you may as well be a referee trying to deal with your kids in the hottest place on Earth with the longest lines! With the rising costs of a daily admission to the Disney Theme Parks, it is truly...
Family Vacation & Sleep: How to Deal
How to make sure your vacation – and re-entry – is as restful as possible
Finding The Right Holistic Healthcare Provider For You & Your Family
Have you ever wondered if holistic healthcare is right for you and your family? Or exactly what holistic healthcare is? Caryn McAllister, President & CEO of High Quality Home Therapy is answering those questions for you.
Extra Basil in Your Garden? 5 Fresh Recipe Ideas to Try!
Basil is one of our favorite summer flavors, and this time of year, home gardens are overflowing with it. Megan Sullivan of The Local Moms Network has shared her favorite ways to use the basil in her own home garden in Greenwich, CT.1. PestoWe love pesto...
Rye & Rye Brook Moms 2019 Fall Activities Guide
Artistree Performing Arts is a performing arts studio offering classes in acting, singing, dance, music and film for students ages 3 to 18 years old. Located in Mamaroneck, New York, the focus of Artistree’s instruction is to enhance the techniques...
6 Tips on Getting Kids Emotionally Ready for the School Year
This story was provided by The Local Moms Network Contributor Caitlyn Dunn, LCSWGetting our children emotionally ready for school entails getting our children to a place where they are open, willing, and able to try. They have a general feeling that "I...
Protecting your college aged kids with Kinfo, a new health records and financial transaction service
If an emergency occurred, could you help your 18 year old son or daughter?
Part 2: College Admission Series
Welcome to Part 2 of our College Admission series! Part 1 looked at exactly how competitive college admission is these days—and why. Plus, whether the industry experts were surprised by the recent bribing scandals (spoiler alert: no). But it’s not all bad...
WOODSTOCK: A 50th ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE
Event Details Fri, Aug. 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, 10580 Fifty years ago, on a farm in upstate New York, a half million people gathered for three days of peace and music at WOODSTOCK. Those three days changed the way the...
A Conversation with Liz Astrof, author of Don’t Wait Up: Confessions of a Stay at Work Mom!
Television producer and writer Liz Astrof has forged a successful career behind the small screen, bringing her talent to shows like King of Queens, 2 Broke Girls, The Connors and Whitney. She’s also mom to two kids, a daughter, 10, and son, 12. She’s...
NEINH: Concussion Prevention & Treatment in Children
With back to school activities and sports in our near future, we all want to keep our kids healthy and safe. So, we turned to Dr. Kate Mullin with the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache to find out what you need to know when it comes to preventing and treating concussions.
'Big' To Be Screened At Playland
Some of the 1988 comedy's scenes were filmed at the county-owned amusement park. By Michael Woyton, Patch Staff Aug 5, 2019 4:37 pm ET(Patch file photo) RYE, NY — The blockbuster feature film "Big," starring Tom Hanks, will be shown on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Playland...
Meet a Mom: Pamela Pekerman
Pam Pekerman is a TV veteran, a successful blogger who constantly champions other women and a dedicated mother. The Local Moms Network has loved collaborating with this positive mama on several events as well as her Youtube series, Hustle Like a Mom. We spoke to Pam...
Flywheel and SHRED’s Fitness Challenge
Join Flywheel and SHRED for Westchester's first ever cross studio fitness challenge! Take the following classes in 2 weeks to complete the challenge. Dates: Monday, August 5 - Sunday, August 18 2 Flywheel Spin Classes 2 Flywheel Precision...
ISDIN: The Solution to Strengthening Brittle Nails!
As moms, life can be pretty rough on our nails. Between wrangling (and cleaning up after) kids, scrubbing dishes and constantly washing our hands, our nails go through a lot on a typical day. Not to mention the effects that other factors like...