New Years Resolutions
Setting intentions for the New Year, whether it be for health, motherhood, marriage or even work, can be inspiring and help you reach new goals. But keeping them, of course, is the hard part. We turned to two experts, therapist Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW, and Yale Medicine...
Save Money on Your Home
This post is provided and sponsored by Dibico Construction. If you ask a car enthusiast with a brand-new car or classic sports car if they would ever skip an oil change or tune up – they will most likely look at you with an expression of horror! How could you even...
Getting In Shape Down There After Childbirth
by Caryn McAllister, PT, DPT / President & CEO of High Quality Home TherapyAfter giving birth, your new bundle will naturally be your top priority. But as they say on airplanes, you need to put your oxygen mask on first. It’s vital to consider your own postpartum...
The Ultimate Camp Guide 2020 – Sleepaway Edition!
Spending part of their summer at camp is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use this guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway options throughout the United States. All of them will help your child gain valuable confidence,...
4 Childcare Personalities You’ll Find in Suburbia
“Every town has its own childcare ‘personality,’” says Suburban Jungle Strategist Alli Levine. “Kids may go from preschool to extended care. Parents may pick up from school every day. In other towns, driving nannies take kids from parks and playdates to...
The Extraordinary Holiday Gift Guide!
'Tis the Season!Before kids, we had all our holiday shopping done by (or shortly after) Thanksgiving. Post-kids? We sometimes find ourselves relying on anything available with overnight shipping, or online gift cards (when we’re truly out of ideas). We hope this...
Youth Sports & Hydration with ONS Sports Medicine
HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? Did you know that the majority of young athletes are already dehydrated with they show up for practice or a game? According to ONS Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Marc Kowalsky, improper hydration impacts mental alertness, physical performance and...
“Great School” for Your Kids? Start with These 5 Questions
Every family is different, but they all seem to align on one thing: the priority to have “great schools” for their kids. The challenge? Each family defines “great schools” differently. Suburban Jungle works closely with each client to find the community with the best...
Dinner Party 101: Easy Tips to Try
Hosting a dinner party can be daunting, especially when you don’t have a ton of time (read: you have kids) or you haven’t done it in a while (also: kids). Fall is the perfect time to give it a try, because there’s an abundance of amazing fruit and vegetables available...
NEINH: How Pre-Concussion Screening Can Help With Concussion Treatment
Concussions in children can be scary and as parents we'd love a way to prevent them. While that isn't always possible, there is something you can do beforehand to help doctors better treat your child in the event of a traumatic brain injury. The New England Institute...
Easy After-School Snack Ideas!
Megan Sullivan, co-founder of The Local Moms Network recently returned to Fox61 to share her family's favorite easy snacks. Here are two they love:Homemade Party Mixes“These are perfect for bringing in the car, throughout the house, etc. My kids are always on the go,...
Books Toddlers—and Adults—Will Both Love!
This article was contributed by Rosemary D’Urso, the school library-turned SAHM behind and librarymom.com. Follow her on Instagram @librarymombooks. You want to read to your children, but you would rather do ten loads of laundry before having to read Goodnight...
Cozy up to Fall Fires & Outdoor Living with Hoffman Landscapes
Hoffman Landscapes Designs Backyards for All Seasons With crisp weather moving in, it’s time to enjoy fire pit season! The trend for outdoor kitchens and bars is on the rise, as savvy home owners are making their backyards as comfortable as their living...
How I Practice Self-Care: New Ideas from The Local Moms Network
We’ve all heard that taking care of yourself as a mom—aka self-care—is important. You can’t pour from an empty cup…you have to put your oxygen mask on first…etc., etc. The thing is, this is so much easier said than done. It’s almost as if when you give birth and first...
Protecting Your College Aged Kids With Kinfo, A New Health Records and Financial Transaction Service
If an emergency occurred, could you help your 18 year old son or daughter?
When Was The Last Time You Cleaned Your Appliances?
To stay at our healthiest, we all try to treat our bodies well. When we’re keeping on top of that goal, we’re working out regularly, fueling up with the right foods, sleeping enough and getting checked out at a yearly physical. And just like keeping a...
Back to Mom – Back to School
Back to School means Back to Mom! We are excited to bring you fun and informative local content, awesome giveaways and deals, and much more. First up: Our Scarsdale Guide to clean living, health, fitness and wellness! Whether you want to...
Build the Perfect “She Shed”
This story originally appeared on Southern Motion, a manufacturer of high-quality reclining furniture. Man Caves, where men have their own space to relax, watch TV, and enjoy their hobbies, have been around for ages. But isn’t it time for the ladies to...
Summer Snacks from Scouted!
This content was provided by Shilpa Rosenberry, founder of Scouted and a regular contributor for The Local Moms Network. Scouted is a New Canaan, CT-based social network designed to cut through the clutter on grocery store shelves. Basically, Shilpa’s site...
The Local Moms Network College Admission Special: Part 1
Whether your kid is entering preschool or his senior year this September, we’ve all heard about the massive college admissions scandal, where wealthy parents (including celebrities like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman) paid to bribe coaches, forge...