The Insiders Guide to Beach Cities Preschools
We spoke with dozens of Moms, attended dozens of tours and open houses, and are here once again to bring you the scoop on ALL the best preschools in the South Bay.
Meet A Teacher with Miss Brittany at Montessori School of Manhattan Beach
The best thing is watching a child really understand something after a lesson – when you see that they are realizing something new all on their own. You feel really happy knowing you helped a child and taught them something amazing.
3 Ways to Distinguish Coughs
All coughs are not created equal. So how do you know what you’re dealing with when your child coughs? We sat down with Dr. Christina at PM Pediatrics to give us her tips!
How Lip & Tongue Ties Effect Breastfeeding….And How Dr. Shari Can Fix It!
For any Mama who has tried to breastfeed, you know it’s one of the most challenging (and surprisingly challenging!) aspects of the newborn experience. A baby with a lip or tongue tie can cause even more breastfeeding difficulty. We sat down with the Beach Cities own...
My Cold Weather Skincare Saviors
I became an expert on what products kept my skin protected and hydrated, day in and day out. Read on for my winter must haves!
Maximize Mealtimes: How to build confidence and enjoy family meals!
Let's talk about kids & food, Mamas! It's a new year, and we're ready to build confidence and actually ENJOY mealtime with kids. As parents, we are constantly searching for expert advice on all things related to raising our children. So, we sat down with Janae...
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,
