Recently, we spoke to The Local Moms Network contributor Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW, about how to speak to kids about coronavirus. In the few weeks since then, many schools across the country have closed—some with little notice. Parents may be wondering not only how to...
The below was written by contributor Kristen Smaldone MS, RD, CSP, CD-N. Kristen is a pediatric dietitian who specializes in early childhood nutrition. She has been a registered dietitian for over 5 years and has worked with more than 5,000 children and their...
Lauren Cascone is a Newtown mom of two young boys Jake (age 3.5) and Ryan (age 22 months). She is also a registered nurse at White Plains Hospital on the Labor & Delivery floor. Lauren has been in Labor & Delivery for 9 years and is extremely passionate about...
If you’re a working mom who already felt constantly pulled between two busy worlds, coronavirus school closures (and adding a “teacher” job to your daily To Dos) can be incredibly overwhelming. We turned to Lauren Smith Brody, the author of The Fifth Trimester: The...
The longer I sit at home, the longer my to-do and project list for our house becomes. Before the quarantine started, we were in the middle of updating all of the light fixtures in our house and installing recessed lighting in our family room. We are working with local...
Beyond changing the way we are all living our lives, COVID-19 is also having some serious implications on organizations serving the community. Now nearly two weeks later, here is a list of those organizations with contact information and ways to help. Food...
