The Local Moms NetworkGiving Moms the Gift of Time
by Hillary Catherine, Hillary Catherine Sleep Consulting There is nothing like a rainy, cool week (and the kids going back to school) to remind us that summer is over. Done right summer is care-free and full of play dates, beach excursions, and pool days that leave...
Taking time for yourself to do things that truly nurture you is essential to your wellbeing. Yet many of us treat “me time” like a luxury and can feel guilty before, during and after taking time for ourselves, even when doing something beneficial to our...
Victoria Kann is the award-winning illustrator and author of the picture book series featuring the whimsical and effervescent character, Pinkalicious as well as the co-executive producer of Pinkalicious & Peterrific on PBS Kids. Victoria co-authored...
We recently spoke with Dominique Shortell, Chief Happiness Officer for EasyKicks, Nike's kids sneaker club. Here is what she had to say! We love your title! Tell us what it means to be the Chief Happiness Officer for EasyKicks. What does your...
This recipe is shared with us from Lauren K. Stein, author of Fresh Made Simple, a family-friendly illustrated cookbook. Arugula Corn Pear Salad is the ultimate way to enjoy late season local corn! If you don't have pears on hand, I always substitute...
No matter whether a child is excited to return to school or nervous about their first day back, parents can help their children be well-prepared to begin the school year. The Importance of Establishing Routines: For children and teenagers, one of the greatest...
We thought it would be great to do a little refresher on the games we love. We have separated the categories by Littles, Mediums, and Adults to help give you ideas as to what is perfect for you! For Littles Create an Outdoor Chalkboard Head to the local...
With a brand new school year just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about packed lunches and after school snacks.I know a lot of my mom clients struggle with what to send their child to school with every day. Especially when they’re dealing with a picky...
As moms, our main priorities are keeping our kids safe and healthy. Yet, one in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they are 20 years old. Childhood cancer doesn’t only affect the child, it affects the entire family and the...
There’s nothing like a book that can transport you to the front row seat of a great show! In case you missed out on some excitement on pages this summer, we have compiled a juicy list of must reads for July. As curated by The South Shore Moms (of Massachusetts), here...
