Parenting
6 Tips on Getting Kids Emotionally Ready for the School Year
How to make their first days back happy and healthy—by prepping now.
Part 2: College Admission Series
How to help your child get into the college of his choice.
The Local Moms Network College Admission Special: Part 1
This week, we spoke to the foremost experts on college admission in the country about the scandal, and exactly how competitive college admissions is right now.
Swim Safety: 10 Things to Know To Protect Your Kids
Summer is a wonderful time but with pool and beach time comes the risk of drowning. Here’s what you should know.
Meet a Mom: Investigative Journalist Virginia Sole-Smith
This remarkable mom has tackled tough topics from weight discrimination to her own daughter’s health crisis.
6 Mistakes Most Toddler Parents Make
The advice that can make your toddler (and home) way happier, today, from parenting guru Harvey Karp.
Keeping Childcare Close to Home with an Au Pair
Why you should consider this popular option, from the experts at Cultural Care Au Pair.
The Benefits of Being a Multi-Sport Athlete
Why you should encourage your child to play more than one sport, from the experts at ESF Camps.
How to Raise Kids Who Love Reading
Trying to encourage reading—particularly in school age kids and older? Here’s how.
7 Baby & Toddler Truths from Dr. Harvey Karp of The Happiest Baby on the Block
What everyone parent should know about sleep, from our conversation with the parenting guru.
10 Reasons to Send Your Child to Camp this Summer
From taking a break from tech to resilience, the strongest arguments for summer camp.
An Interview with Kelle Hampton of Enjoying the Small Things
The Local Moms Network chats with the NY Times-bestelling author, mom of three (and stepmom to two) and leader in the Down syndrome community.