Parenting

The Therapy SPOT was founded in 2014 with the goal to create a space where child led therapy was the norm, at a time when that wasn’t happening in most spaces. Our vision is to have a place our patients can return to again and again across their lifespan for any of...

Credit: Alexandra Blair Photography   This story was contributed by Harvey Karp, M.D.  For so many kids, back-to-school season is full of excitement! They get to pick out a new lunchbox or backpack, see old friends, play at recess, and return to a more...

Bloomfield Center for Psychology & Wellness Founder: Lora Imsaiah, M.A. LLP Meet Lora, a dedicated psychologist with a passion for supporting the well-being of individuals of all ages. Her journey began with a love for working with children, and over the years,...

Recently, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced plans to recommend warning labels for social media similar to cigarette and alcohol ones. He told NPR that the warnings would bring awareness of the risks and hopefully deter young users, but that was only part of...

With so many baby products on the market, how do you decide what you actually need for your little one? Introducing The Local Moms Network Baby Guide – a trustworthy resource created by experienced moms, for moms. Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned pro,...

Parents hear and talk a lot about the pitfalls of raising teenagers—particularly teenage girls. And while that awareness is crucial, parents can be left wondering “What now?” Enter the groundbreaking new book by Chelsey Goodan, UNDERESTIMATED: The Wisdom and Power of...

Getting your home and nursery ready is one of the biggest “nesting” projects you’ll complete as a new mom – and then second time mom, and so on. But buying a big glider for every room in your house isn’t logical, or economical. That’s where our favorite new mom...

Lice. Just the word is enough to make your head start itching. If you’ve got kids in school, though, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be exposed at some point, and if you’re unlucky, your kids will bring the pests home. To be prepared if and when that does...

Life with a toddler is messy enough without constant spills from flimsy sippy cups. That’s why having quality sippy cups and water bottles is crucial. We’ve rounded up our top 5 picks that check all the boxes – they’re spill-proof, insulated, easy to hold and designed...

Our kids have gotten very good at handling a barrage of pressures; they’re likely overscheduled and grinding out their studies and extra curricular with high expectations for now and the future. But the added pressure (from us, schools and our kids themselves) can put...

P   If there’s one thing pregnant moms aren’t lacking in this high-speed, digital life, it’s information. What we once trusted to Google search is now available in detail – and with much more reliability and accuracy – through a medley of apps. Yet the options at...

New Year’s Eve at home this year? Us too! So we’re sharing a round up of fun and family-friendly ideas from Stamford Moms to make our low-key celebrations extra special. The best part? You can all be in bed well before midnight to start 2023 ready to go. Order take...

In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, we often forget to prioritize the one thing that matters most: mental health. It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of daily obligations, leaving little time for self-reflection and self-care. But mental health...

  Moms do everything in their power to protect their families and keep them healthy. Fall is here and with kids back in school and involved in extracurricular activities and with sports ramping up, it’s important to be informed about a serious public health...