With the “Wait Until 8th” movement gaining traction and more families craving a tech-free summer, now is the perfect time to unplug and reconnect with simple joys. Whether you’re easing off screen time or going totally device-free, here are old-school, hands-on...
School’s Almost Out — But Learning Doesn’t Have to Stop! As we begin to wrap up another school year, parents are looking for ways to keep their kids active, engaged, and continuing to grow during the summer months. One activity checks all the boxes—fun, safe, and...
Chores are a parenting tool as old—and commonly used—as time out or counting to three. Scalable for kids of all ages, chores have benefits beyond what parents might realize. Establishing a chore system, however, can feel like a lot. We turned to Dr. Aliza Pressman,...
If you’re throwing a summer soirée, add this American Flag Pie from Maegan Brown, the uber-talented recipe creator and cookbook author behind The BakerMama. It uses a pre-made crust and canned filling, so you can save some time to follow her expert decorating...
Let us be clear – we don’t support the idea of a “summer body” or “beach body” – if you have a body, you have a beach body! However, as moms who don’t always prioritize self-care, we want to feel good in our bodies. We asked our contributor Kimberly Snyder, who is a...
With so many baby products on the market, how do you decide what you actually need for your little one? Introducing the Local Moms Network Baby Guide – a trustworthy resource created by experienced moms, for moms. Whether you’re a first-time parent or a...
