Parenting
Test Taking Tips from Dr. Shey Cunha, Psy.D.
Standardized testing is a stressful time for students, teachers, and parents. We wanted to help parents with practical advice for their test takers. We reached out to Dr. Shey Cunha from Star Psychology, LLC for some tips and suggestions.
Top 10 Family Vacation Ideas for 2022!
Make up for lost time and make some memories in new places, with these picks from Valerie Wilson Travel.
Coterie Diaper Review, from the Founder of The Local Moms Network!
Layla Lisiewski calls this brand a “game-changer” for busy moms.
Board Games Your Family Will Love!
Having a few good board games on rotation is a great idea whether your kids are toddlers or teens. Too cold to spend much time outside? Kids home sick? Need to enforce a screen time break? Board games are a solution to all of these.
How to Talk about Black History Month & Race with Kids
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Black History and have age-appropriate discussions about race and racism, you’ll want to bookmark our latest interview with our psychology contributor, Reon Baird-Feldman, Phd.
Vaccine Questions for Kids Ages 5-11
As parents, we always want to have the most information we can when making decisions for our kids’ health, and that’s why we turned to the experts at Yale Medicine, to go over the most common questions we’re hearing about the vaccine and kids, from side effects to what it means for your travel plans, playdates and more.
Sleep Better Tonight & Every Night
What parent doesn’t want a more restful night’s sleep? And yet many of us are struggling to fall and stay asleep
Halloween Books for Kids
We are thrilled to share our list of brand-new picture books along with some timeless favorites that are perfect for getting children excited for Halloween!
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to make Halloween safe for all kids
The goal of the Teal Pumpkin Project is to increase awareness of food allergies and promote inclusion in treats so that all kids can enjoy the holiday.
Non-Candy Items to Hand Out on Halloween
These non-candy items are great to hand out on Halloween.
Our First Day of School Traditions
Our back-to-school traditions are a a fun way to stay connected during these hectic days
5 Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Easier
Back to school happens every year. And every year I feel like it sneaks up and catches all of us by surprise. Every year I strive to be better prepared and to help my child be ready for the school year.
Things to Do With Kids Before School Starts
On one hand, it’s sad that summer break is coming to an end. On the other hand, the kids could use some structure, and this tired mom could use a break. So before the kids head back to school here are a few things to do together before school starts.
How to Prep Your Child for Sleepaway Camp
We asked Renee Flax, Director of Camper Placement for the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, for her best advice on preparing kids for camp—from emotional prep to packing tips.
Adapting to a New Normal
As restrictions start to loosen as parents (either one or both) head back to work, this can lead to changing marital and family dynamics, anxiety, and more. We spoke to Dori Gatter, a psychotherapist and relationship expert whose advice has been featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Men’s Health, and Cosmopolitan.
Reading with The Rays
Reading with the Rays is back again this summer!
Kids Can Learn How to Code for FREE
We love FREE resources and it doesn’t get better than Code.org®
4 Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Gifts
We have some ideas for simple, inexpensive teachers’ gift ideas.
The Local Moms Network Book Club Interview with Laurie Frankel
Our next “Book Club” interview is with New York Times-bestselling novelist Laurie Frankel, whose latest book, One Two Three, comes out in June.
Practical Testing Tips from a Teacher
It’s Florida State Assessment time! This is always a stressful time for students, teachers, and parents. We wanted to help parents with practical advice for their test takers. The best way we could do that is to ask a teacher for advice. We reached out to Janet Cash...
