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Taking the “Toxic” Out of Achievement Culture for our Kids

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Our kids have gotten very good at handling a barrage of pressures; they’re likely overscheduled and grinding out their studies and extra curricular with high expectations for now and the future. But the...

Meet a Mom — Jersey Shore’s Jenni Farley

This post originally appeared on The Local Moms Network Jenni Farley (aka JWow) became reality tv royalty with Jersey Shore. Since then, she’s stayed in the public eye with popular stints on spin-off Snooki and JWow, and on the reunion series Family Vacation,...

Destination: Day Trip — Martial Arts History Museum

Last summer, my youngest son, Constantine, and I had the pleasure of visiting The Martial Arts History Museum, formerly located in Burbank (with an upcoming new location in Glendale). We had some time on our hands, and it was a great opportunity to explore something...

Kids’ Sleep & Daylight Savings

Is Daylight Savings and any upcoming Spring Break travel feared to wreak havoc on your kids’ (and thus your own) sleep? You’re not alone. Whether you have a baby or big kid, children not sleeping well mean parents aren’t sleeping well – and that’s not good for...

Emma Willis’ St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Looking for a super easy St. Patrick’s Day activity or sweet treat? You’ll love this crazy simple—and healthy!—recipe from our friend Emma Heming Willis, which she says her two girls, Mabel, and...