Meet-a-Mom, Emily A. Hay of Hay There Social Media
Meet Emily A. Hay, Founder of Hay There Social Media and mom to Ainsley and Quinn. Small world is our daughters meet before we even did. Emily and I recently have spent hours chatting over coffee about her incredible business that allows flexibility to moms which is...
Top 4 Reasons All Moms Need Laser Hair Removal
Top 4 Reasons All Moms Need Laser Hair Removal If you’re a busy mom who has better things to do with her time than constantly shaving or waxing - you’re in for a real sweet treat. Laser Hair Removal will not only save you time, but gives you the confidence to feel...
Meet-a-Mom: Jenny Clark of Jenny’s Photography
Meet Jenny Clark of Jenny's Photography. She's a mom to 3 boys and has lived in Chicago the last 10 years until last summer. We are so glad to have your family here and your talented photography business too! For Mother's Day, Jenny is offering the most...
Spring Essentials from Ferne Boutique
We all love when a new season comes around in Michigan, because that means new clothes! We know the weather can go back and forth, so we’ve selected the must haves for Spring that are essential adds to your wardrobe. This season, we are loving the bright...
Parenting in the Digital Age
As parents it's important to engage in the digital environment safely and responsibly and to foster communication and trust between our children and us. s Watch the recording to learn: What parents can do to not overshare Settings available for controlling your...
10 Essential Travel Tips for Parents with Young 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 thought to...
Unlock Your Child’s Potential at Blooming Brains Summer Academy
Looking for a fun and engaging summer experience for your child that also supports their learning and development? Look no further than Blooming Brains Summer Academy, a Montessori-based program designed for children from birth to 5th grade. You may recall in the...
Meet-a-Mom: Angie Nagle, Associate Broker @properties Christies International Real Estate
Meet Angie Nagle, Associate Broker @properties Christies International Real Estate and mom of two. As a top-producing agent with her sister-in-law they understand that their clients deserve the ultimate attention. In the summer you can find her family at Woodside...
The Magical Sleepovers with Dreamland Parties & Sleepovers
Nothing is better than making sleepovers with your friends magical and Dreamland Parties and Sleepovers did just that. Started by two local moms, they knew just what our littles needed to make something extra special and giving us moms the gift of time with not...
Glamour Nail Salon
"Nothing improves your mood like a manicure, right mama's?!" Glamour Nail Salon has all the beauty tips and tricks your fingers and toes need, so pick out your favorite polish and get to pampering! Located on Adams and Lincoln the salon now offers more colors and...
How to Think Positively Through Cognitive Reframing
The power of positive thinking is real. That also means that hearing our negative self-talk can create a negative attitude. To help us reframe our initial thoughts when things go wrong, psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Reon Baird-Feldman, Ph.D.,...
Why Camp?
Sleepaway camp provides a unique landscape for children to build independence, self-esteem and, most of all, resilience. Psychologist Dr. Tracy Brenner, “The Camp Counselor,” is working with Maine Camp Experience on the topic of mental health in a camp-related...
Meet-a-Mom, Lacey Foon of Fascination Factory
Meet Lacey Foon, the mom behind the newest business in Birmingham, Fascination Factory. And yes moms, doors open at 9am. Learn all about Lacey, her vision for play-based learning and how she truly created something our community needed while raising two twin 4-year...
Meet the Moms of Healing Home Counseling Group: Annie Phillips & Priya Rednam-Waldo
Meet the two incredible moms of The Healing Home Counseling Group, Annie Phillips LMSW, PMH-C, EMDR & Priya Rednam-Waldo LMSW, PMH-C, MPH, EMDR. The Healing Home Counseling Group is a boutique practice that emphasizes not only the well-being of their clients but...
St. Patricks Day Inspiration for all
Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama These Pot of Gold Cookies from The BakerMama just might be your lucky charm for a fun, festive St. Patrick’s Day party. “Chewy chocolate thumbprint cookies are filled with a little icing and some yellow chocolate candies to...
Are 40s The New Tween Years?
This article was contributed by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nancy Boksenbaum. Did you know that perimenopause has its own developmental stages just like adolescence? This “prelude to menopause,” which may include shorter menstrual cycles, sleep issues, mood...
5 Ways to Get Kids to Read More
There are two kinds of kids—kids who love reading and have their nose in a book at dinner, past bedtime, and when they’re supposed to be leaving for school. And then there are those who would rather do anything than read. For parents who look to reading...
Whole30 Creamy Buffalo Potato Salad!
Whether you’re still doing your New Year’s WHOLE30, or simply looking for an easy and crowd-pleasing side dish to serve while watching football, this Creamy Buffalo Potato Salad is a Game Day winner. Thanks to Melissa Urban, CEO of WHOLE30 and a mom of one, for...
Postpartum in America & the Lindsay Clancy Story
Courtesy: Caitlin Houston After CT-based teacher Sarah Madden’s first daughter spent a week in the NICU, Sarah developed postpartum depression (PPD). She worried about the baby getting sick, but the increasing anxiety meant she began to withdraw from friends...
David Das of Das Law, PLLC – Family wealth and estate planning
. David Das of Das Law, PLLC is a family wealth and estate planning lawyer. He shares about this family, his practice and why it's so important to protect your family, and kids if the unthinkable could happen. He has an incredible background and the cutest...