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Taking the “Toxic” Out of Achievement Culture for our Kids

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Our kids have gotten very good at handling a barrage of pressures; they’re likely overscheduled and grinding out their studies and extra curricular with high expectations for now and the future. But the...

Easy Weeknight Meal: Eggplant Rollatini

  This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. This Eggplant Rollatini from the talented moms behind Habitual Hostess makes a great vegetarian entree that happens to be gluten-free as well. Since it uses a lot of the same flavors as Chicken Parmesan,...

Buy Your Tickets for February 13th: Gloria Gaynor, I Will Survive!

  In 1978, the song I Will Survive not only made Gloria Gaynor a household name, but also turned her into an icon of the entire disco era. In the years since, she’s certainly survived—a lot. After a childhood marked by poverty and sexual abuse, she endured a...

3 Popular Cold Remedies That Can Do More Harm Than Good

A steamy bowl of chicken soup may not be the cure for the common cold, but it won’t make things worse. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for some over-the-counter or at-home cold remedies, which may do more harm than good. “This is especially true for older people,”...

TikTok’s Sleepy Girl Mocktail – Will It Help You Sleep?

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network The Sleepy Girl Mocktail is officially trending on TikTok, with the combination of tart cherry juice and magnesium promising to be the ultimate recipe for good sleep. The basic ingredients: 1 tsp Magnesi-Om from...

Valentine’s Day Events!

If you’re looking for a fun Valentine’s Day event to mark the holiday, check out one of these local events: 2/4: Valentine’s for Veterans & Troops – Newtown Community Center 2/7: Valentines Workshop – The Giggling Pig 2/8: Couples...

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