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Introducing the 2025 Pillar CT Summit!
2025 PILLAR CT Summit For sponsorship information, please email [email protected] Join us for an engaging day focused on professional development and personal growth. This is a great opportunity to connect with local moms, share resources, and build a supportive...
Meet Dr. Benjamin Dancygier owner and CEO of Valley Pediatric Dentistry Orthodontics & Hudson Valley Tongue-Tie Center
Let’s get to know Doctor Benjamin Dancygier aka “Dr. Ben” – owner and CEO of Valley Pediatric Dentistry Orthodontics & Hudson Valley Tongue-Tie Center..
Ferro Family Law
When you're considering filing for divorce in Connecticut it's crucial to have a clear understanding of the process. Consulting with a seasoned divorce lawyer can initially be daunting, especially if you're uncertain about how to begin filing for a divorce or legal...
Dry January: A Chance to Rethink Mommy Wine Culture?
Credit: Julia Dzafic/Lemon Stripes Anyone else kind of love Dry January—or at least enjoying the perks, from better sleep to glowing skin? Mommy Wine Culture—the idea that motherhood is hard and wine takes the edge off—has become pretty prevalent. And while...
Perimenopause: Understanding the Transition
What you need to know about perimenopause, from an expert OB-Gyn at Nuvance Health.
2024 Local Moms Holiday Gift Guide: Men, Women, & Hosts
Holiday shopping is one of those items of the mental load that generally falls on moms, and this 2024 Local Moms Gift Guide is meant to lighten that load. We’ve polled our moms nationwide, asking what they’re giving the men, women, and hosts (and hostesses) in their...
12 Calming Exercises to Teach your Child
Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves by focusing on what’s happening right now in their body, breath and surroundings – aka, mindfulness. Mindfulness helps focus and soothe a worried mind, and makes it easier for kids to control how they react to stress long-term. It’s an important key to resilience. Try these mindfulness and relaxation exercises for kids.
A Cozy Thanksgiving Table
This story was shared by the two talented Moms behind Host to Perfection. This Thanksgiving, set a simple yet warm and cozy table that celebrates great food and amazing company! From simple styling to more elaborate looks, there’s always a way to make your table feel...
Family Travel Trends in 2025: What’s New for Families on the Move
Here are some of the biggest trends shaping family vacations in 2025 from your local Ridgefield Travel and Cruise Planners team!
BakerMama Mom Hack: Make Frozen Cookie Dough from Your Halloween Candy!
Once Halloween is past its due date, you’ll probably be ready to get your kids’ candy out of the house. There are lots of good places to donate, from shelters to dentists’ offices to the military, but we stumbled upon this smart idea from The BakerMama and wanted to...
Healthy Halloween Veggie & Fruit Board!
Healthy Halloween Veggie & Fruit Board! Courtesy: The BakerMama Halloween is almost here and we are sharing an amazing last-minute, festive board from The BakerMama, which incorporates much needed vegetables into an adorable design. If you haven’t...
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...
Meet a Mom: Conservationist Bindi Irwin!
Bindi Irwin became a household name when she was just a little girl, as the daughter of beloved Australian wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin. The world fell in love with Steve and his family, including Bindi, her brother Robert, and their mother Terri, by watching...
Rosh Hashanah: An Easy Kugel Recipe
Leah Koenig is a food writer for magazines (The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Food52, Epicurious,Departures) and the author of 6 cookbooks, including The Jewish Cookbook—a collection of more than 400 Jewish recipes from around the globe, published by...
Telehealth: How It Can Help Busy Moms
A Nuvance Health doctor and mom shares what moms should know about telehealth.
25 Fall Activities Your Family Will Love
Whether you’re in the mood for a spooky adventure or simple pleasures, we’re sharing a list of 25 fall activities that appeal to all ages. So grab your coziest sweater, gather the family, and make the most of autumn together. 1. Browse a Farmer’s Market: From colorful...
Fall Sneakers You’ll Wear All Season
Sneakers are the ultimate style mom hack; even while you’re (literally) running after kids, you can look great. Plus, a great pair of fall sneakers can go with anything: jeans, leggings, dresses, skirts. Because moms don’t have time to be second guessing their...
Should You Let Your Child Go To A Sleepover?
Depending on the perspective, sleepovers can be a childhood rite of passage full of fun, friendship and memories. But they can also cause anxiety for parents for many concerns: physical safety, emotional readiness, bullying, screen access, and more. Deciding whether...
Game Day Nachos!
Photo Credit: Julia Dags; Fleece Sweatshirts: Dudley Stephens Take your Game Day eats up a notch with these crowd-pleasing nachos! “Everyone gets excited when you pull out a warm tray of cheesy nachos!”...
Easy After School Snack Board from The BakerMama
The BakerMama has been a familiar face at the Local Moms Network season after season. Her innovative spins on traditional dishes (remember that Baked Potato Bar?) have graced our pages for years. In the spirit of back-to-school season, we’re sharing her healthy and...
