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Why Do Kids Have Tantrums and Meltdowns?
Caroline Miller is the editorial director of the Child Mind Institute. It will come as no surprise to parents that the most common problem that brings young children to the attention of a psychologist or psychiatrist is emotional outbursts—tantrums and meltdowns....
6 Refreshing Lobster Rolls to Jumpstart Your Summer
Roll the dice on these delightful summer treats.
How to Raise Kids Who Love Reading
We all know how important reading to kids is for their literacy, but what do you do if your children—particularly school age and older—aren’t naturally eager readers? We spoke to New York Times-bestselling author Michael Northrop, who has penned thirteen...
Summer Fest
at the Cross County Shopping Center
Pre & Post Camp Lice Checks!
Ugh that dreaded word... Lice. It's actually one of the worst parenting words you hear. Thank goodness for the companies below that actually get rid of those little buggers from our heads so we don't have to touch them!! Don't forget to schedule your Pre...
Make Evolve Shoes Your Summer Go-Tos for a Boost of Extra Energy & Style
Running after kids in the summer—from toddlers to teens—we are constantly looking for go-to shoes that are as comfortable as they are stylish. That’s why we’re loving the new Evolve Footwear line, which has patented energy return technology (in short, a...
Feed Your Dog Fresh Foods for a Healthy, Happy Life
Like many dog owners, CT dad Tom Arrix thought of his golden retrievers, Cooper & Eddie, as his fifth and sixth children. So when Cooper was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2018, Tom set out to do everything he could do to ensure Cooper’s recovery,...
New York State has ended its longtime religious exemption for vaccinations
Rye Patch Shared from New City, NY New York Ends Religious Exemptions For Measles The state has 90% of the cases in the nation's biggest measles outbreak in a quarter-century. By Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff Jun 14, 2019 11:14 am ET | Updated Jun 14, 2019 11:37 am...
Hot Dog Bar
Originally posted on The Local Moms Network for Memorial Day but we think it can be great for any day!! Besides ice cream, there are few foods that scream “summer” more than hot dogs, right? So on this summer kick-off weekend, we wanted to share...
A Very Happy 50th Birthday To 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'
On average, every 30 seconds someone in the world buys a copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Evangeline Lilly: The Avengers & Lost Star on Her New Children’s Book Series, Motherhood and More!
We love a mama who thinks and acts outside the box, and that’s a category Evangeline Lilly fits squarely in. You may know her as the effervescently beautiful star of the cult favorite television series Lost, for which she was nominated for a Golden...
I’m Not Avoiding Or Ignoring You, I’m Trying To Manage My Anxiety
Clint Edwards Scary Mommy SCARY MOMMY AND VICTORIA BORODINOVA/MIKE CHAI/PEXEL I was at a conference recently, chatting with two friends I’d know online for years but never met in person. They asked if wanted to go get something to eat, and I gave them a few false...
The Children's Jewish Education Group has a new home!
Summer vacation is upon us, and many moms are thinking ahead to fall and making plans for the next school year. Some are exploring religious schools and for those that are raising their children Jewish, are considering which community is the best fit. While...
What Happens When the Symptoms of Concussion Last Longer Than Expected?
What happens if you (or your child) has had a concussion but symptoms last for weeks or even months beyond the normal recovery time? The culprit could be Post Concussive Syndrome. We spoke to Dr. Kate Mullin with the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache...
Meet a Mom: Dr. Kristin Casasanta
Westchester mom and doctor Kristin Casasanta is this week’s Meet a Mom! She has lived in Bedford, NY, for the past three years with her husband Marc (also a doctor) and their two kids. A board certified pediatrician, her practice is part of Northeast...
6 Mistakes Most Toddler Parents Make
Toddlers are cavemen. If you’re reading this and are actually parenting a toddler, you probably don’t need further explanation. You’re familiar with the grunting, the lack of table manners, the random tantrums and general refusal to express emotions in a...
2019 Summer Sidewalk Sales!!
Happy shopping!!
Jyothi Rao: The Moms Behind the Fashion Destination INTERMIX
Jyothi Rao is the President of INTERMIX, having taken over leadership of the company from the fashion brand’s co-founders in 2014. Her path to this point is a wonderful story of pure perseverance: Raised in Africa, India and Europe, she immigrated to the...
The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide!
If we’re being real here, summer reading for moms can be a bit of a pipe dream, particularly for those of us who have young kids (as in, you need to be 100 percent focused on them to keep them alive). Or kids with crazy sports schedules. Or full-time jobs....
Summer Scavenger Hunt – Begins June 1st!
With the warmer weather finally here, it’s time to take the kids out and explore our beautiful parks! We are so excited to be partnering up with Westchester County Parks and Westchester Parks Foundation for a June photo scavenger hunt that includes the chance to win...