In a season where we are making magic, hosting, decorating and organizing, we can’t forget to take care of ourselves, moms. That means feeding ourselves as well as we do our families. Food, after all, is fuel for this busy holiday season. We asked The Local Moms...
Story written by Demetra Ganias. There’s an old adage that children may not do as we say, but they’ll do as we do. And never is that more true than when we’re giving back. Whether you’re donating time or money, your kids’ involvement is the key to showing...
There’s a lot to be excited about with this weekend’s Super Bowl, including fierce competition between the Pats and the Rams, a strong halftime lineup featuring Maroon 5, and, of course, the delicious food we’ll be eating throughout the game. The Local Moms Network...
Do the busy mornings now that school is back in session have you searching for a quick and easy breakfast option? The Local Moms Network food contributor, Kathleen Ashmore has a recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies that is a perfect choice! They’re filled with...
Zipline and Climb Your Way through The Adventure Park at Long Island! If you’re looking for something new to entertain your family or a different date night activity, try the Adventure Park at Long Island. Our Park has a huge variety of low-rope and...
After a few months of really believing the world was opening up, and that kids could be kids again, the Delta variant emerged, and very quickly, we are all on edge again, masking up indoors (even if vaccinated), and wondering what the fall will bring, especially for...
After a long winter and a year with more limited activity, many of us are eager to see our kids get back out there, playing sports and getting much needed physical activity!! That said, have you heard of sports overuse injuries? These injuries aren’t something you can...
If we’re going to bake, we want to make sure the final product checks three boxes: First, that it’s a healthy snack for the whole family. Second, that it tastes good enough for everyone—even a picky toddler—to eat. And finally, that they don’t have a million...
Dr. Shareef Jandali founded Jandali Plastic Surgery in Trumbull, CT, eight years ago. In addition to treating adults, he caters to children’s needs, including a non-invasive technique to correct newborn ear deformities called infant ear molding—and is one of only a...
No doubt about it, anxiety and Covid-19 seem to go together like two peas in a pod. Whether you were already battling anxiety before this pandemic began, worrying about keeping your family healthy, the economy, homeschooling and more can certainly trigger it....
