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Weeknight Baked Chicken Parmesan from Kat Ashmore
Looking for a weeknight dinner that will have your kids asking for seconds? This baked chicken parmesan from Kathleen Ashmore, creator of this recipe and author of the best-selling cookbook Big Bites, is your answer.
When to Stop the Pacifier
This month, North County esteemed pediatric dentist Dr. Breanne Reid shares pacifier advice for parents of babies and toddlers. Read Dr. Brea’s post for helpful hows and wisdom-filled whys around lessening pacifier dependence.
Back to School with Braces: Tips for a Smooth Start
Dr. Natalie Miller of Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is back with great tips for kids who wear braces! Are you or your kiddo starting school with some new hardware in your mouths? For students with braces, going back to school can come with a few extra challenges. With just a little preparation, your child can head into the year feeling confident, comfortable, and ready to make this the best year yet!
Meet a Mom — Author Sara Shepard of Pretty Little Liars on her Newest Book for Kids
Sara Shepard is best known as the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book series Pretty Little Liars, which was turned into a television series. Recently, she has been writing a middle grade series, Penny Draws. The series follows a girl who draws to deal with anxiety—a character Sara says was inspired by her own two sons. We asked Sara to share more about Pretty Little Liars and Penny Draws in this week’s Meet a Mom Interview.
Back-to-School Lunch Inspiration from The Lunch Box Dad
It’s lunch-making season again! For inspiration, we turned Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the @lunchboxdad. Beau’s bento boxes, snack plates and food boards are like little works of art. We reached out to Ben to get some tips for mixing up our packed and at-home lunch routines.
I Have a Full-Time Job and 2 High-Needs Kids…This Is Why I’m Class Parent Anyway
Learn one mom’s passion for volunteering as a Room Mom (aka, class parent). Despite working a fulltime job of her own, this mom jumps into the classroom and takes on the responsibility with great enthusiasm!
Meet an Author — I See Color
Valerie Bolling was a longtime fifth grade teacher, spending 30 years working in schools as an educator, before publishing her first children’s book, Let’s Dance!, in 2020. Since then, she’s written and published a dozen books for kids of all ages, all of which celebrate children and diversity.
Real Pumpkin Spice Granola That Tastes Like Fall
Fall mornings just got a whole lot cozier with this pumpkin spice granola that’s made with real pumpkin puree. Made with wholesome oats, nuts, and seeds, all while being gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, this recipe from Kathleen Ashmore is a win for the whole family.
The North County Moms 2025 Children’s Activity Guide
School’s back and so are afterschool activities. The North County Moms 2025 Kids’ Activity Guide features some of the best ways for your kids to spend their non-school hours! Check out our helpful profiles and register your kids. Tell them The North County Moms sent you!
Back to School Checklist — 8 Things To Do To Ease the Transition
Back to School is here. It’s normal for emotions to be running high, for both kids and parents. Checking off a few bucket list items as well as taking simple steps to prepare can help make you feel like you’ve made the most of summer, and are ready for the school year.
