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5 Ways to Center Yourself for the New School Year
Getting settled into a new school year after a fun summer can be a bummer for kids. Plus the transition can put a huge burden on parents. Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu, a Harvard-trained reproductive psychiatrist, shares five suggestions to keep this year on track.
5 Newborn Essentials That Will Get You Through First 12 Weeks
Check out this comprehensive list of newborn essentials from our sisters-in-mommyhood at New Canaan and Darien Moms. These crafty moms are sharing practical, well designed and extremely useful items that make the exciting, draining and fleeting early weeks of your child’s infancy more fluid and enjoyable.
Kindergarten Ready — Expert Advice From a Veteran Teacher
For families with kids leaving their beloved preschool or daycare, or entering a school setting for the very first time, kindergarten can feel both exciting and a little intimidating. That’s why we asked a veteran kindergarten teacher for her best advice for easing this exciting transition.
3 Strategies for Gifting Money to Your Children
Now that you’ve achieved financial security for your family, you might be asking yourself, What’s the smartest way to share this success with my children?
Torrey Pines Gliderport — The North County Moms’ Featured August Location
This month, our hero image for The North County’s Moms’ newsletter features the historic Torrey Pines Gliderport. Every month, we distribute our comprehensive newsletter to our subscribers. Connect with our latest blog post rundown and local resource profiles. Subscribe to our newsletter today!
10 Vegetarian Air Fryer Recipes
Are you still not using your air fryer regularly? Take a look at these meat-free recipes for some Meatless Monday… or any day… inspo!
Got Game? Get in Our Guide!
🙋🏽♀️Does your San Diego Co. school, activity, or sports’ program offer after school, weekend or school-day, homeschool activities? Join our Afterschool Activity Guide!
Easy Weekend Night Meal — Roasted Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes & Feta
Busy weeknight meals are an essential mom hack. So uncomplicated recipes are always key. Straight out of Julia Dzafic’s Lemon Stripes’ cookbook, Garden Grown, you’ll find fresh and simple recipes for the whole family, including her Roasted Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Feta. The dish features crispy chicken thighs, sweet tomatoes, and a tangy feta-yogurt sauce, pleasing to both kids and adults. Check it out!
Colon Cancer 101 — What Moms Should Know
Does it seem like colorectal cancer (CRC) is all over the news? There’s good reason: diagnoses in people under 50 has gone up by 50% over the last three decades, affecting too many parents in their 30s and 40s in the thick of raising kids. Dr. Rachel B. Issaka, MD., M.A.S., explains.
Twinning in Red, White & Blue: 5 Mommy & Me Outfits for Summer Celebrations
Summer is here, and we’re all about #mommyandme. Because let’s be real—they’ll only let you twin with them for a few years. Whether you’re heading to a parade, hosting a backyard BBQ, or making sandcastles at the beach, red, white, and blue mommy and me outfits create lasting summer memories. Our picks are designed for busy moms who want to look effortlessly put-together.
