This story was contributed by Amanda Vlastas of West University Moms. The first time I had real kid-free time, I thought I was supposed to feel free. Instead, I mostly felt weird. The house was too quiet, I missed the boys (who were just 1 and 4 at the time), and I...
Sports are amazing for kids, and the benefits include so much more than mere fun. They help children socialize naturally, get exercise, teach teamwork and resilience, and build community. But if your kid isn’t sporty, it can feel like they’re missing out on all of...
Sleep as a mom is as crucial as it is elusive. As a new mom, postpartum sleep is at the mercy of hormones and your newborn’s shaky sleep habits. You spend months (and maybe years) getting them on a sleep schedule, and along the way, your own sleep gets deprioritized....
Kirsten Jones is a former D1 athlete and Nike executive, and also a mom of three. As a Sports Parenting Coach for over ten years, she has been guiding parents through the sometimes rocky terrain of youth sports. More recently, she’s shared that same guidance in her...
Kari Molvar is one of those moms who always look effortlessly put together, and as a former beauty editor at SELF and Allure and contributor to Vogue and T: The New York Times Style magazine, she knows what she’s talking about. The best part? Like any good mom friend,...
Whether you’re still looking to fill in gaps for this summer or exploring doing sleepaway camp for the first time next summer, shorter “session” camp options or other alternatives to a traditional summer-long stint can be a great idea. In fact, it’s something that...
If you haven’t started shopping for the holidays, or you’re just looking for a few more special items, we’re rounding up some amazing gifts for kids of all ages. From teethers to Tamagotchi pets, these are the presents that will still be played with well into...
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...
For most kids, Halloween is pretty much the best day of the year. Between the costumes, the candy, and the fun with friends, what’s not to love? But for kids with serious food allergies, Halloween can feel like yet another fun thing they miss out on. That’s where the...
