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Meal Planner: Trader Joe’s Edition

Meal Planner: Trader Joe’s Edition

Ask any mother – working woman or stay-at-home mom, contented chef or takeout pro – busy families need meal inspiration. Use the Local Mom’s Network meal-planning guide to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table simply and easily.

Are 40s the New Tween Years?

Are 40s the New Tween Years?

Did you know that perimenopause has its own developmental stages just like adolescence? This “prelude to menopause,” which may include shorter menstrual cycles, sleep issues, mood changes, changes in libido and a whole host of other lovely symptoms related to hormonal changes, usually starts in the late 30s into the 40s.

Postpartum in America the Lindsay Clancy Story

Postpartum in America the Lindsay Clancy Story

“I remember the waves of sadness came rolling in out of nowhere,” she says. “I would cry over the silliest things like finding a pile of crumbs my husband missed while cleaning the counter. Then the sadness would turn into sporadic bursts of rage or even periods of overwhelming anxiety,”

tWitch’s Tragic Death & What We Should All Know About Male Mental Health

tWitch’s Tragic Death & What We Should All Know About Male Mental Health

We asked Gregory Scott Brown, MD, a psychiatrist who contributes to Men’s Health, and Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, Chief Social Impact and Diversity Officer, Headspace Health, to answer our questions about men, mental health and suicide—including Black men in particular. Plus, how to tell when someone is in crisis—and how to get them help.

6 Cookbooks To Try in the New Year!

6 Cookbooks To Try in the New Year!

If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2023 is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you’ll find six of 2022’s most popular cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and saving money on UberEats and DoorDash.

10 Screen Free Activities Kids Will Love

10 Screen Free Activities Kids Will Love

Around the middle of January is when the sheen of new holiday toys begins to wear off, and even the most patient parents can hit their limit. To help you through the next few weeks, we’re sharing 10 smart ways to keep kids engaged– and there’s not a screen in sight!

Top Sunscreens for Kids and Babies

Top Sunscreens for Kids and Babies

The temperatures are warming up and the sun is shining. What sunscreen are you using for your family? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has put together an amazing guide to sunscreens for kids and babies! There are more than 239 beach and sport sunscreens with a…

How to Stop Toddler Tantrums, Fast!

How to Stop Toddler Tantrums, Fast!

This original story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Harvey Karp, M.D. Toddler truth: Tantrums usually peak at 18 to 24 months, subside a bit, then crest again around 3.5 years. So, knowing how to prevent—and quell—these meltdowns now will for-sure pay…

Gua Sha 101

Gua Sha 101

This story was contributed by our wellness columnist, Michelle Calarco. By now you’ve likely come across a Gua Sha video on social media where you’ve watched someone massage their face with a stone and wondered what was going on. We wanted to get to the bottom of why...

Activities to Get the Kids Up and Moving to Relieve Stress

Activities to Get the Kids Up and Moving to Relieve Stress

This weeks wellness Wednesday… Mind, Body Wellness! The school year may be off to a bumpy start for some. Just remember to BREATHE! YOUR mental health and your CHILD’S mental health are more important than that zoom call! Sometimes the best way to relieve stress is to just get up and MOVE!

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