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How to Talk to Kids About the Uvalde, Texas School Shooting

The Uvalde, TX school shooting is so many things—tragic, senseless, terrifying. It has also been described as unimaginable, but unfortunately, it is not. And whether our kids are old enough to remember Sandy Hook, Parkland or Columbine, many of them are asking...

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...

Meet a Mom: Ariana Jones, Brilliant Oak Photo + Video

Meet a Mom: Ariana Jones, Owner of Brilliant Oak. Today’s beautiful mama is one who wears so many hats. She is a business woman, an entrepreneur, an amazingly talented photographer and also a local mama of 2. She runs her business Brilliant Oak with her equally...

How to Raise a Good Sleeper: Advice From a Pediatrician

This is the third article in our parenting series with our partner Stokke, the Scandinavian brand whose unique products help bring families closer together, encourage healthy development and transform everyday experiences into precious memories. To read Raising...

How To Create A Homeschool Space In Your Home

So we decided to select the Online Academy that our district gave as an option for this year. I knew we needed to create and designate a space for our 3rd and 1st grader to learn. (And we figured why not set up a station for our preschooler while we were at it.) We...

Promoting A Healthy Body Image in Kids

This story was contributed by Tamsin Jordan, MS, RD. Follow her @nutritionbytamsin. We all want our kids to be happy and healthy. A large part of that is encouraging them to love themselves just the way they are. Unfortunately, the societal pressure on children to...