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Top 5 Things to Know About Suburban Jungle—and about finding the right suburb for your family
Suburban Jungle launched from a real need—having a resource to get the real insider scoop on a community. The reality? Real estate agents sell towns so they can sell houses. And if you don’t have personal connections in a town, it can be hard to get the real deal! The Local Mom’s Network and Suburban Jungle are partnering together to help ease the transition of moving to a new place – from the day you start looking! Learn here how Suburban Jungle can help – and for FREE!
A Summer Weekend in Litchfield County
Looking for a last minute summer staycation weekend in Connecticut that’s fun for the whole family? Consider Litchfield County. In addition to unique lodging options, fresh and local dining and plenty of fun activities ranging from pick-your-own to hiking to a...
Host to Perfection’s Naked Lime Cake
Sisters Barbara and Carolina are the talented entertaining experts behind Host to Perfection. Their Instagram feed is pure inspiration, and this Greenwich, CT-based duo now have almost 40,000 followers getting ideas from their tablescapes, recipes and...
Sleeping Through the Night, Self Soothing and ‘Good’ Babies: Why We Need to Stop Setting Mothers up to Fail
Original Link “Is he sleeping through the night?” asks a stranger. “She’s too clingy. You really need to stop picking her up.” says a friend. “Is she a good baby?” asks a woman at the park. “He should be self-soothing by now. Consolidated sleep is critical for healthy...
Power Of The Pack: Women Who Support Women Are More Successful
Original Link Shelley Zalis I always say a woman alone has power; collectively we have impact. Traditionally we have been taught to be competitive with one another, because there was such a scarcity of jobs at the top. It’s so clear that strategy doesn’t work. The...
‘Self-care’ is not enough to fix how much moms are burnt out
Original Link by Diana Spalding I sat in bed, haphazardly staring at my phone, my thumb robotically scrolling through Instagram posts of moms clearly doing it better than I was. My back ached from my hunched posture, but adjusting my body felt like too much work. From...
Quick Breakfast Recipe: A Healthy Smoothie from Beekeeper’s Naturals
Recently, we introduced you to Carly Stein, the women behind Beekeeper’s Naturals, and the many benefits of propolis, a super ingredient made by bees that has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Since we’re always looking...
Let’s Hear It for the Average Child
In this season of prizes and trophies, we salute all the students whose talents lie outside the arena. By Margaret Renkl Contributing Opinion Writer Original Link NASHVILLE — Parents, we ask you to hold your applause until the names of all the medal winners have been...
The Local Moms Network College Admission Special: Part 1
Whether your kid is entering preschool or his senior year this September, we’ve all heard about the massive college admissions scandal, where wealthy parents (including celebrities like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman) paid to bribe coaches, forge standardized...
Add a Name to a Plane: American Airlines Aims to Raise Valuable Funding for Stand Up to Cancer With Plane Naming Campaign
New campaign featuring Stand Up To Cancer Ambassador Tim McGraw encourages the public to rewrite the skies in honor of a loved one for a minimum donation of $25
Parents Do So Damn Much Getting Kids Ready For School It’s Equal To An Extra Work Day
original link Valerie Williams May 16, 2019 Do you ever get to the finish line on another exhausting circus of a morning getting the kids ready for school and feel like you lived an entire day in those few hours? As it turns out, you’re not dreaming — a new survey of...
Marshmallow Pops to make with the kids!
Need a festive, easy recipe that the kids can get in on any time this summer? Try these marshmallow pops! There are only 3 ingredients... and they're super simple!Ingredients:marshmallowsany color sprinkles will dochocolate chips(Lollipop sticks are optional)Steps:Put...
It's Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven!
TODAY – July 11th!!!
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo
Break a World Record and participate in the FREE Global Rocket Launch!
Swim Safety: 10 Things to Know To Protect Your Kids
Summertime is the best time, but with fun days spent around pools, beaches and lakes, most moms are also concerned with water safety—and for good reason. “Drowning is responsible for more deaths among children ages one to four than any other cause except...
CHOCOYLATTE GOURMET OPENS IN GREENWICH!
After months of buzz, Chocoylatte Gourmet is opening at 121 E. Putnam in downtown Cos Cob! After carefully building out the European style space, the new dessert and coffee shoppe will officially open its doors on July 8 (ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. and the...
Meet a Mom: Micaela Birmingham of Scary Mommy
Launched in 2008, Scary Mommy is a guilty pleasure for millions of moms—including us. The site's intelligent take on tough mom issues are must-reads, and its no holds barred video series (from Momsplained to Preggo Nancy) is addictive. So we couldn’t wait...
Sunscreen for Kids: What Ingredients are Safe & What to Avoid
We all know that sunscreen helps prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer. So it’s a no-brainer that we’re thinking about it more than ever as we head into summer. That’s why last week’s study on how readily sunscreens are absorbed into skin (and...
Meet a Dad Special Interview: Willie Geist—and his wife Christina!
Willie Geist and his wife Christina both have full plates. He co-anchors MSNBC’s Morning Joe and is the anchor of Sunday Today with Willie Geist. Christina founded True Geist, a branding and package design firm with clients all over the world. She also...
How to Deal with Picky Eaters | Health Tips for Kids
Rachel Ehmke is managing editor at the Child Mind Institute. Picky eating is one of the most common complaints among parents. It’s the rare child who eats anything and everything, gamely taking on new vegetables, foreign cuisine, and walnuts in brownies. Instead, most...