This story first appeared on the Local Moms Network. Depending on the perspective, sleepovers can be a childhood rite of passage full of fun, friendship and memories. But they can also cause anxiety for parents for many concerns: physical safety, emotional readiness,...
This story first appeared on the Local Moms Network. Busy weeknight meals are an essential mom hack—recipes you can turn to week after week that don’t require a culinary degree or hours of time to prepare. Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes’ new...
This story was shared by fashion contributor Kristin Kennedy of Closetful of Clothes. Even though I’m in complete denial that fall is coming, we’re heading into back to school season, ready or not. Fall clothes are out and summer is all on sale (PS:...
This post originally appeared on the Local Moms Network. These Portobello Mushroom Pizzas are a great way to get kids to eat more veggies any day of the week. Experts say that putting new ingredients into familiar shapes or dishes (for instance, making mushrooms the...
Backpacks are customizable, come in all shapes, sizes and colors and are the ultimate in self-expression. But—when not worn properly, they can cause short- or long-term problems in kids’ muscles, joints and—well—back. So what’s the right way to wear and carry a...
This story originally appeared on the Local Moms Network. To be clear, we have nothing against screens; there is a time and a place for them. As parents, they are a tool in our summer parenting survival kit. But come August, it can feel like the only tool we have...
