Parenting - Polk County Moms

Creative Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Kids and Teens

Non-Candy Ideas   Easter is a time of joy, renewal, and, for many families, overflowing baskets of sweets. But if you’re looking to reduce sugar intake or simply want more variety, non-candy Easter basket fillers are a delightful alternative. From...

Norovirus 101: Symptoms, Treatments & More!

  Norovirus. Moms everywhere are hearing a lot about it, and many, unfortunately, are experiencing the full force of it in their own household. Here are 6 things to know about norovirus, from the symptoms to how to prevent it (hint: hand sanitizer just isn’t...

Screen Free Fun – Winter Edition

  Winter with kids can be tough. Short days and colder weather can keep us inside, and being cooped up too long with small kids can lead to tantrums, messes and other general destruction and mayhem. Around the middle of January is when the sheen of new holiday...

5 Ways Moms Can Stay Happy Over the Holidays

This story was contributed by Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW. Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us “making” the holidays—aka moms. Here are some tips to help actually feel lots of...

25 Reasons Your Elf Didn’t Move

    Ah, the Elf. A mercurial fellow, he (or she) is apt to get himself into some questionable situations this season. Hanging from the mantle like a tiny daredevil? Taking a bath in rainbow sprinkles? Fishing in a questionably clean potty? There’s nothing...

New Mom Hack Alert: Evite’s SignUp Sheets!

Planning class parties is one of those mom tasks that feel like work even though you don’t want them to. Plus, they have a nasty habit of sneaking up on you. As we head into the holiday season, two of the party planning moms from The Local Moms Network—CEO Layla...

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