Working Moms & COVID-19: What One New Survey Found!
Working moms have undoubtedly been dealt an almost impossible hand with COVID-19. An already tough position—toggling between work and home—got 10 times harder as they were combined during quarantine. A recent headline in the New York Times declared “Pandemic...
Tutoring & Educational Services Guide for the 2020-2021 School Year
Get the support you need for the school year!
Easy Honey-Chipotle Salmon Tacos!
Need a healthy go-to weeknight meal? Try my honey-chipotle salmon tacos!
What a Nutritionist — And New Mom – Eats!
We spoke with Natalie Rhone of All Good Eats
What Teachers Want You To Know About This School Year
Two teachers who are also parents share their perspective
Blue Light Glasses: Are They A Necessary Part of Back to (Virtual) School Shopping?
Plus, how damaging to kids’ eyes is the increased screen time?
The Living Desert Zoo: Tips for a Successful, Socially-Distanced Visit!
Get all of the details to plan your next trip to the zoo!
Cassava Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Mom-Founded Brand!
Your whole family will love their high-nutrient, gluten-free pasta.
This Isn’t a New “Normal”
Anyone else tired of this? Why we are over it—and how we’re coping this week.
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).
