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Food Play: A New Cookbook That May Help Picky Eaters!

Previously, we’ve shared all about one of our favorite cookbook authors, Amy Palanjian, the Iowa-based mom behind Yummy Toddler Food. On her blog and Instagram she shares her expert tips, recipes and real life moments that we can all relate to. In her new book, Food...

The Ultimate 2021 Sleepaway Camp Guide!

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,...

COVID-19 Vaccine: Grandparent Visits, Travel & More!

Now that COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out nationwide,  we’re starting to wonder what this means for our families and routines. How will the vaccines change visits with grandparents, who have been prioritized for immunization? And is spring break/summer travel...

DIY Thanksgiving Balloon Parade!

This DIY Thanksgiving Day Balloon Parade from The Local Moms Network contributor Maria Provenzano is perfect for anyone swapping their traditional parade tradition for more social distance-friendly activities this year!   DIY Thanksgiving Day Balloon Parade ...

City-Friendly Indoor Play Must-Haves

Living in the city with limited space, toys have to WORK in our home! If it’s not a transformer that can do a million different things, I’m probably not letting in in the house 🙂 Since it looks like we’ll be having a very home-centric winter this...

Parenting in a Pandemic: As Easy as ABC

This essay was contributed by Rachel Perks, PhD, mom of one and author of The Little A-Z: A Companion for First-Time Mothers and Their Partners  “You Got This” “We are in this together.” “Stay the course.” These days it is easy to mistake ourselves for extras in a...

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