Around Town

Be sure to scroll the list of celebrations—including pancake breakfasts, parades, fireworks and more—on our July 4th events’ calendar!

Take a trip back in time and give your kids 10 ways to have a retro-inspired summer!

Real talk: Since becoming a mom, swimsuit shopping has become a lot less fun. Finding swimsuits that flatter my postpartum body, that stay put while chasing after the kids, without looking dowdy, is a challenge. Check out a few brands and styles that work for playing with the kids at the pool or beach and make you look and feel amazing.

Summer brings lots of fun, new adventures that can lead to unplanned orthodontic mishaps. Dr. Natalie Miller, of Great Smiles PDO, advises parents how to handle minor orthodontic emergencies that can help patients stay comfortable and on track with their treatment!

Alison Morris Roslyn has built her career as a journalist. Now, she’s launching a second career as an author, using her writing skills to support nonprofit organizations. Her first book, Henry the Rockhouse Pelican supports the The Rockhouse Foundation in Jamaica. We asked Alison to share details of her new book and this wonderful organization.

As moms, it can feel like we are unpaid Uber drivers. From short trips across town for school pickups and drop offs, to longer rides for far flung travel sports, many parents are spending hours chauffeuring their kids. Used well, car conversations can be a valuable window into what’s going on with your child in the moment, their worries and hopes for the future.

Want to feel refreshed for the rest of the summer? Then you need to read this article!

Does your toddler play with thought-provoking toys? Are you dreading your older kids’ “summer slide”? Take a peek at our list of “toys with a purpose” — suggestions to keep your child’s brain engaged while school’s out!

Is your child always trying to play on your laptop or phone? Try making them their own gadgets out of household materials.

Between shuffling kiddos to school, their activities, appointments, exercise, work and never-ending errands, many of us moms feel rushed and anxious. Although we try not to add our phones to the list of distractions, they can be helpful when we use them to organize our time, build better schedules, receive reminders, and more. Check out the 6 apps that can help shed some of the mom stress!