Meet a Mom – Saritte HarEl
Our Latest Meet-a-Mom is our good friend and realtor extraordinaire, Saritte Harel.
How to Prepare Your Finances for Divorce
Going through a divorce can be confusing and overwhelming. Let our friends Lyons & Associates, P.C. help you navigate this process with these great tips on how to be properly prepared.
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.
Sleeping Through the Night, Self Soothing and ‘Good’ Babies: Why We Need to Stop Setting Mothers up to Fail
When it comes to newborns and their sleep, everyone has an opinion. Just know that a new mother won’t remember exactly what you said, but she will remember how you made her feel. So, make her feel cared for. Make her feel emotionally safe in your presence.
‘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...
Admit U Consulting
Looking for the ultimate source for College Prep and Guidance? Our preferred partner is @admituconsult and they've got another free diagnostic test to determine if the #ACT or #SAT is the right exam for college bound students. They also assist in course selection,...
Power Of The Pack: Women Who Support Women Are More Successful
New research in the Harvard Business Review finds that while both men and women benefit from having a network of well-connected peers across different groups, women who also have an inner circle of close female contacts are more likely to land executive positions with greater authority and higher pay.
Meet a Mom – Joanna Lander
Our latest Meet a Mom is Joanna Lander
How to manage your child’s screen time – And the reasons you should.
We don’t normally link to Tech Blogs here at essexcountymoms.com, but this article is really full of a lot of useful information when it comes to managing screen time for our kids.
Stop it, Mama, and just breathe
original link Don’t stress: I whisper to myself as I deep condition my hair while sitting on the countertop looking at unwashed dishes. Don’t overthink: I gently remind myself as I wait for my noodles to cook at 8:47 pm to feed myself dinner because I forgot to...
Women Should Go Out With Their Girlfriends Twice a Week, According to Research
Research from the illustrious University of Oxford (England, not Mississippi) suggests that meeting up with friends twice a week is good for your health.
Meet a mom – Rachel from Splatter Sneaks
Our latest Meet a Mom is Rachel from Splatter Sneaks!
4 Commons Myths About CBD, Debunked
Not sure exactly what CBD might help with—or what it’s effects may be? We reached out to the dynamic mompreneurs behind Press Pause Project to clarify some common myths of CBD
Parents Do So Damn Much Getting Kids Ready For School It’s Equal To An Extra Work Day
Parents put in the equivalent of a full work day each week just getting their kids ready in the morning
Motherhood is: Listening to ‘Baby Shark’ over and over (and over) again
What is it about that song that seems to have hypnotized all of the world’s youth? (Because, at last count, the original YouTube video has been viewed 2.1 billion times―and counting.
Keeping Childcare Close to Home with an Au Pair
This month, we decided to explore a lesser-known—but increasingly-popular—childcare option that families across the United States have been utilizing for over thirty years: Hosting an au pair!
Easy Floral Cocktails for Mother’s Day—Or Any Day!
Whether you’re hosting a Mother’s Day brunch this year, or simply want to toast to yourself, we can’t think of a better cocktail to do it with than these Mother’s Day Floral Cocktails from The Local Moms Network contributor Domestikated Life.
Scientists Say That Traveling Makes Us Much Happier Than Any Material Wealth
While the happiness you derive from a purchase reduces over time, the memories of your traveling experience still supply you with happiness hormones for a long time.
Mac & Mia: High-Quality Clothes, Delivered to Your Door.
Marie Tillman was, like all of us, a busy mom who wanted to spend more time with her five children—and less time running errands. One of her major challenges? Finding high-quality, beautiful clothing for her kids.
Millburn High School Senior Philanthropy Project
Millburn HS Seniors giving back to the community. Will you join in?