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Mammograms — What You Should Know About The New Guidelines
Recently, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Forces announced that women with average risk should start getting mammograms at age 40 – moved up ten years from age 50. To understand what was behind this change in recommendation and who it affects most, The Local Moms Network turned to Melanie Lynch, M.D., Director of Breast Surgery for Smilow Cancer Hospital in CT and Assistant Professor of Surgery (oncology) with Yale School of Medicine.
Angel Clean — Carwash for a Cause
Carlsbad teens are uniting to honor the memory of a friend they’ve lost. Nineteen-year-old Miguel Mozo Hernandez, who preferred the name Angel, lost his life last Saturday in his Encinitas neighborhood. The sudden loss has brought together his high school friend group. Their goal is to help Angel’s family absorb funeral costs and other expenses resulting from Angel’s untimely death.
Submerging into Deception: The Hazards of Water Wings
Ah, the quintessential summer scene: families frolicking in the water, enjoying the sun’s warm embrace. Within this picturesque setting, a silent danger lurks, often unnoticed by well-intentioned parents—water wings. These buoyant companions, donned by young swimmers, may seem harmless, but beneath their cheerful exterior lies a web of dangers that can transform a day of aquatic fun into a tragedy. Read the post to discover the best solutions.
Angel — Honoring a Young Life Lost
A college freshman, well on his way to a bright future, is no longer with us. We honor Miguel Hernandez, best known as Angel to his close circle of high school friends. Please read the tribute and share your thoughts and condolences for this beautiful son, brother, and friend.
Can You Reverse a Cavity? Dr. Brea Answers That Question
Read about the difference between a non-reversible and a reversible cavity. Dr. Brea of Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics drills down on cavity-prone teeth in this, her latest TNCM blog post.
The Silkiest Blender Hummus Recipe
This hummus recipe from our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore gets its silkiness from a blender. Using protein and fiber-packed white beans, it’ll blow the store-bought version away.
Mother’s Day Guide 2024 | Greetings & Giving — All for Mom
We’re hoping that our North County Moms have an excellent Mother’s Day this year! To assist, TNCM 2024 Greetings & Giving — All for Mom Guide features local business profiles with some sweet opportunities to celebrate the mom in your life. We even give a shoutout to some local nonprofits helping San Diego moms offer the best to their families. Check out the special greetings and offers from some of our featured partners!
Meet a Mom — Actress Hilary Swank
Hilary Swank has been a household name for decades, having cemented her name as an A-list actress by winning the Academy Award for Boys Don’t Cry. Five years later, she won again for Million Dollar Baby. Most recently, the actress, who lived in a trailer park and then car before becoming Hollywood royalty, added “mother” to her list of credits. Recently, our team at The Local Moms Network asked Hilary about becoming a first time mom to twins (daughter Aya and son Ohm) at 48, her partnership with HealthyBaby, and more.
Why Local Moms Are Loving the Ready Rocker
Getting your home and nursery ready is one of the biggest “nesting” projects you’ll complete as a new mom – and then second time mom, and so on. But buying a big glider for every room in your house isn’t logical, or economical. That’s where our favorite new mom tool, Ready Rocker, comes in. Created by entrepreneur Milena Djankovic, this genius product transforms any chair into a rocking chair.
Spring Sports Mom Style
Sports moms style is all about blending comfort and fashion for your hours and days spent on the sidelines this spring. That’s the advice from fellow sports mom and TLMN fashion contributor Kristin Kennedy, curator of Closetful of Clothes. We asked Kristin to curate from her list of cozy (and chic) pieces to help moms feel put together on game day.
