How to Keep Your Kid’s Teeth Healthy During the Holidays
Halloween can be a SPOOKY time for your kids teeth, so we sat down with Dr. Shari Carroll, the Beach Cities go-to Pediatric Dentist, to give us her tips on keeping kid’s teeth clean for Halloween to New Years and every festive, sugary meal in-between! I am a...
What Not To Say To Pregnant Women
“How much weight have you gained?” “It’s about time! We’ve been wondering when you’d have another kid!” “Whoa….. you’re going to have wine? While pregnant?” “Are you old enough to have a child?” “You wouldn’t cut off your own eyelid, so why would you circumcise your...
An Expert Weighs In: Teaching Self Regulation & Diffusing Tantrums
Let's face it Moms, parenting a toddler can be TOUGH sometimes, and it's easy to wonder if you're doing it "right" and if there are things you could be doing to make a difficult situation easier - especially in the heat of the moment. We sat down with Bryana Kappa,...
Meet Ashley DeJong!
One of our favorite parts of launching The Local Moms Network has been discovering talented mamas across the country, finding projects that are meaningful to them while raising their families. One of our recent fave finds? Ashley DeJong, the beautiful and real...
Preparing Siblings for a New Baby
Melissa DeSanti of Mendham Moms shared how she’s preparing her older children Georgia (3.5) and Freddie (2).
Donte Palmer: From Changing Tables to Changing Fatherhood
Donte Palmer is a dad changing what it means to be a father—one changing table at a time. His amazing journey began in October of last year, when he found himself in a men’s room without a changing table to use to change his son’s diaper. Like he had done...
Sunday Meal Prep
As we start to head back into the school season, parents can use all the help they can get during this busy time. Megan Sullivan, the co-founder of The Local Mom's Network, has some helpful tips for parents and caregivers that she recently shared with...
The Local Moms Network Travel Series: Spotlight on Portugal
All the details you need to plan a memorable family trip to this beautiful European destination.
Meet the Moms behind Gorjana Jewelry
Gorjana Reidel and her husband launched Gorjana in 2004, in Laguna Beach, California.
Easy Dinner Hack: Sheet-Pan Recipes
Sheet pan dinner recipes are a busy parent’s best friend.
Christina Geist on Sorry Grownups, You Can’t Go to School!
A few months ago, we spoke to news anchor Willie Geist and his wife Christina about their busy family life with two working parents, their happy marriage, and more.
Swim Safety: 10 Things to Know To Protect Your Kids
Summertime is the best time, but with fun days spent around pools, beaches and lakes, most moms are also concerned with water safety—and for good reason.
Part 2: College Admission Series
Welcome to Part 2 of our College Admission series! Part 1 looked at exactly how competitive college admission is these days—and why.
The Local Moms Network College Admission Special: Part 1
Whether your kid is entering preschool or his senior year this September, we’ve all heard about the massive college admissions scandal,
Meet a Mom: April Gargiulo of Vintner’s Daughter
As moms, we’re always looking to try to streamline our routines, including how we take care of our skin. That’s why we were so intrigued when we started hearing about Vintner’s Daughter,
Meet-A-Mom with Susan Agostinelli from Pure Hermosa
You’re the owner of an exciting new business in the Beach Cities called Pure Hermosa, which sells CBD products. I think a lot of people are confused about CBD. What is it exactly, and what is it used for? Mother Nature has given us some divine ingredients, and when...
4th of July Celebrations in the Beach Cities
Have plans for the 4th? We have you covered! We are so lucky to have a bunch of different celebrations here in the Beach Cities for 4th of July. Check out some of the events below. Which ones will you be going to with your family? Manhattan Beach July 4th Pool...
The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide for Kids!
As a follow up to our Summer Reading Guide for Moms, we decided to put together a Summer Reading Guide for Kids, with recommendations from some of our moms across the country that make up The Local Moms Network. Check out their picks and freshen your reading routine...
Lake Bell On Her New Movie, Saying No to Helicopter Parenting & More!
Lake Bell On Her New Movie, Saying No to Helicopter Parenting & More! Lake Bell voices cat Chloe in “The Secret Life of Pets 2” from Illumination. We’re calling it now: One of the biggest movies for kids this summer is bound to be The Secret Life of Pets 2,...
Sunscreen for Kids: What Ingredients are Safe & What to Avoid
We all know that sunscreen helps prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer. So it’s a no-brainer that we’re thinking about it more than ever as we head into summer. That’s why last week’s study on how readily sunscreens are absorbed into skin (and can even be...
