5 Tips to Make Back to School Easier
5 Tips to Make Back to School Time Easier Every year I feel like Back to School sneaks up on me. Over the years I started implementing these tips in the weeks leading up to the school year. They are simple to implement and make a world of difference in readjusting to...How to Use Affirmations to Boost Your Child’s Positive Inner Voive
Ever been told you’re your own worst critic? It happens to all of us. It’s likely a habit we learned long ago… and one we should do our best to break for our children, according to psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Niro Feliciano. “If you’re...Tween Tips Part 1: Making Emotional Connections
Forging a strong relationship with your children while they are in their tween years (specifically, 9 to 12 years old) can help you all better weather the teenage years and beyond. But connecting with your tween can sometimes feel like a tall task. A new book from...10 Essential Tips for Traveling with Children
This story was contributed by Elizabeth Lim of The Local Mom’s Network’s Beach Cities Moms. The first time I ever considered flying with kids, I remember thinking it sounded absolutely bizarre to hold the baby on my lap for an entire flight. “What?” I...9 Mom Friends Every Mom Needs
Mom friends are the glue that hold us together when shit hits the fan, and motherhood’s fan is being in a wind tunnel while you’re going 100 mph in a convertible. In other words, you’re going to need some good glue. Here, seven moms you need in your crew....