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Meet Dr. G: The Pediatrician Essex County Moms Have Trusted for Over 30 Years
If you’re a parent, you know pediatricians become more than just doctors. They’re the people you call during middle-of-the-night fevers, the ones calming your nerves when your baby spikes their first temperature, and the familiar faces cheering your kids on through...
2026 Home Improvement Guide
Looking for trusted home improvement professionals in New Jersey? This guide connects homeowners with top Essex County and Union County businesses proudly serving communities across NJ. Whether you’re searching for experienced contractors, fencing specialists,...
Mother’s Day Events & Brunch Guide in Essex County, NJ
Mother’s Day Events & Brunch Guide in Essex County, NJ 💐 From tea parties and mommy-and-me experiences to luxe brunches, here’s your go-to guide for celebrating Mother’s Day around Essex County. Special Mother’s Day Events Saturday, May 2 Muffins...
Meet a Mom: Dr. Kimberli- Pediatric Dentist, Practice Owner & Mom of Two
Tell us a little about yourself!Hi! I’m Dr. Kim, a pediatric dentist, founder of Kidz Smile Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics, and most importantly, a mom of two. My kids are 8 and 4, so our house is always full of energy, noise, and lots of fun! What does...
2026 Ultimate Birthday Party Guide
Planning your child’s birthday party should be exciting and with Essex County Moms, it can be. As your go-to parenting resource for local families, we’ve got you covered from start to finish. From entertainment and party venues to cakes and desserts, décor, and...
Meet a Mom: Odette Falone
We sat down with Odette Falone to talk about motherhood, local family life, and the heart behind Ode to Hope. From quiet moments outdoors to powerful perspective shifts, Odette shares what’s been shaping her life lately and how she’s creating space for connection and...
Meet a Local Dad in Business: Eric Couper
Here at Essex County Moms, we love spotlighting the real people behind local businesses. The parents juggling carpools, workdays, and bedtime routines just like the rest of us. Today, we’re sharing Eric Couper’s story in a very “grab-a-coffee-and-chat” kind of way...
5 Ways to Give Back with Your Kids This Holiday Season
For kids, the holiday season can be all about receiving—gifts of course, but also endless events catered to them (meeting the big guy in red, decorating gingerbread houses, etc.). If you want to encourage them to think of others and give instead of only receive, here...
8 Easy Holiday Drink Recipes
Need a last-minute cocktail for a holiday fete? These festive sips will take you from Thanksgiving through New Year’s–and are easy enough to make any night of the week. Cold Pecan Pie Martini from DelishGrapefruit, Honey & Rosemary Smash from Country...
ECM Holiday Play Village Toy Drive
🎄 Essex County Moms Holiday Play Village Toy Drive 📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 📍 Location: Blue Rose Venue at 31 Westville Ave, Caldwell, NJ, who generously sponsored the space! ⏰ Time: 3pm-7pm 🎟 Admission:FREE with the donation of a new,...
Holiday Village Toy Drive: A Magical Way to Give Back This Season
The holidays are about to get a whole lot more magical in Essex County! We’re thrilled to announce the Essex County Moms Holiday Village Toy Drive, a free (but ticketed) indoor event happening Saturday, November 29th from 3–7 PM at Blue Rose Venue in Caldwell, NJ....
Let’s Talk Tiny Teeth! Our Visit with Enchanted Pediatric Smiles in Roseland
Let’s Talk Tiny Teeth! Our Visit with Enchanted Pediatric Smiles in Roseland We recently sat down with Dr. Justin at Enchanted Pediatric Smiles in Roseland to chat all things first dental visits, and let’s just say he made it sound way less intimidating than most...
Think Tick Season is Over? Here’s Why It’s Not
Just when you thought you could put away the bug spray and stop doing daily tick checks, it turns out that tick season doesn't actually end when the weather gets cooler. With rising temperatures extending warm weather well into fall, ticks are staying active much...
Mocktail to Try- Cranberry Dream
Deb Podlogar, aka "Mocktail Mom," has built a devoted following around her passion for creating delicious alcohol-free drinks that never compromise on flavor or fun. Straight from her book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms' Night In, Deb...
4 Reasons to Book Mosquito Squad
Learn why moms are loving Mosquito Squad for spring pest protection, from ticks to mosquitoes, ants, flies and beyond! Book and start treatment now for the best protection.
What’s The BUZZ Around Dry Needling And Can It Help Me?
Between chasing little ones, managing daily stress, and handling ALL the things, your body takes a toll—tight shoulders, achy backs, and tension headaches sound familiar? You’re not alone!
NYC Dermatologist, Mohs Surgeon & Mom Dr. Dendy Engelman Shares Her Secret Skin Weapon
Learn about this new skincare brand we’re loving.
Mom Hack: Moonpig Card for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is around the corner, and moms from The Local Moms Network are loving a new mom hack we discovered – Moonpig. These are clever and cute customizable cards that you create online using your favorite photos and a personal message, and they’ll mail it for you. Get your first card free!
Meet-a-Doc: Meet Dr. Meghan Horn of Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health
Hackensack Meridian K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital is proud to introduce Meghan Horn, M.D. a board certified pediatric gastroenterologist as the newest edition to the pediatric GI team. Dr. Horn is a specialized expert in complex gastrointestinal issues and restoring children’s gut health, and ultimately their quality of life.
Ear Molding for Infant Ear Deformities
Dr. Shareef Jandali is a board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in Connecticut and Manhattan, NY. He specializes in non-surgical ear molding for newborn ear deformities such as prominent ears, ear lidding, pointed ears, Stahl’s ear, constricted ear, and cup ear. Learn more here!