Advice from Dads of TLMN
Just like moms, Dads are born when their children are, so it takes time and practice to walk confidently in the role. Here’s some of the best advice we gathered from across The Local Moms Network.
Best Outdoor Toys for Summer!
Summer is here and if you’re looking to upgrade your backyard fun, we have you covered! In our roundup of Best Outdoor Toys of Summer, we look beyond the usual swing set and share toys that will keep your kids outside and off screens for hours—and make your backyard playdate central.
8 Summer Air-Fryer Recipes to Try!
Whip up a summer feast without heating up the kitchen or firing up the grill.
Juneteenth Celebrations in and around Polk County
Check out our list of Juneteenth Celebrations in and around Polk County
Meet A Dad: Scott Audette from Scott Audette Underwater
Scott Audette Underwater offers a unique way to capture a moment in time. Scott is a local and national professional sports photographer who took a leap of faith during COVID and combined his love of photography with his love of diving.
Summer BreakSpot in Polk County 2022
FREE Breakfast and Lunch for Kids – All Summer Long Summer BreakSpot provides FREE meals to children 18 and under during the summer months
Polk County Youth Summer of Safety – Ride for FREE
While we all love Summer managing transportation for middle and high schoolers can be challenging. Citrus Connection is offering a one-of-a-kind program that gives middle and high school kids a bus pass for FREE during the Summer.
Teen Suicide Epidemic
Across the country, teen suicide rates are soaring. We spoke to Today Show psychology contributor Dr. Michele Barba, author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons That Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine, about this crucial and timely topic.
2022 Virtual Activities Guide!
Make this your children’s best summer ever with these virtual camps, activities and more.
Polk County Moms 2022 Summer Camp Guide!
The Polk County Moms 2022 Summer Camp Guide is here to help you find the perfect summer camp for your needs!
Things to do in Polk County with Kids: Bowling Edition
Kids can bowl for FREE at Cypress Lanes Family Fun Center!
Things to do in Polk County with Kids: Movie Edition
Summer Movies are a great way to beat the heat and enjoy a family-friendly movie!
Sustainable Clothing Roundup
Eco-friendly fashion for moms and kids.
Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria for Summer!
This warm-weather drink is fun and festive for the season.
2022 Florida Disaster Tax Holiday
It’s that time of year! Time to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season. This is the perfect time to stock up on essentials to help you throughout the season.
How to Tale to Kids About the Uvalde, TX School Shooting
Even if your child is not asking any questions, how and when should you be talking to them about what they might be hearing about at school or seeing on the news? Our parent site, The Local Moms Network spoke to Psychology Contributor Reon Baird, PhD.
Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board from The Baker Mama
This Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board allows each member of your family to create a dinner plate they’ll love–and actually eat!
Vacation Bible School Guide in Polk County
Churches provide Vacation Bible School as a ministry to educate children about God. Most VBS programs are free to attend and last a few hours a day.
Instapot Carnitas Recipe
This is a family favorite carnitas recipe using Coca-Cola. It’s perfect for busy days when you don’t want to cook.
Press Pause: Helping Moms Take a Moment for Themselves
Founded by mom of three Dawn Fable in 2018, their high-quality, science-backed CBD products have been a pioneer in applying the benefits of CBD to mental health. Use code LOCALMOMS for 15% off any product
