Around Town
Got a Camp? Get In Our Guide!
If your school, activity, or sports’ program is offering camps or classes this spring or summer, we’d love for you to join our Summer Camp Guide!
Celebrating the Gift of an Extra Chromosome — Raising a Child with Down Syndrome
The North County Moms founder, María Felicia Kelley and her husband, Danny Kalageropoulos Collins are parents to 14-year-old Constantine who was born with Trisomy 21. María established The North County Moms (a part of the Local Moms Network) in the San Diego, CA area. Here, María and Danny share what their son Constantine’s life with Down syndrome has taught them in the hopes they can break barriers and share what matters most — love.
Easter Dresses — The Florals and Pastels You Need this Season
Spring is a great time to add some new dresses to your closet. When dressing for holidays from Easter to Mother’s Day, a new outfit can make you feel instantly festive. And dresses for moms are always a good call, as you can throw one on and feel put together, fast.
Vegan Split Pea Soup
This split pea soup is a perfect #meatlessmonday recipe. Although soaking the peas takes a few hours (and can be done overnight), the actual recipe couldn’t be simpler. Freeze in batches for easy weeknight meals.
Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches
We just might skip green beer this year and swap in these Instagram-worthy St. Patrick’s Day-inspired Lucky Charm’s ice cream sandwiches from South Orange County Moms! Don’t have Lucky Charms? Use any colorful cereal you’ve stocked up on!
Teens & Teeth — Advice for Parents from Dr. Brea
Adolescence is a unique time in your child’s life. Between hormonal changes, thoughts and decisions about life beyond high school, and so much more, attention to these critical years in oral health can be easily overlooked. Check out this latest blog post from Dr. Brea of Great Smiles PDO to learn the best ways to help guide your teen in daily dental and gum care.
Taking the “Toxic” Out of Achievement Culture for our Kids
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 added pressure (from us, schools and our kids themselves) can put them over the edge.
Meet a Mom — Jersey Shore’s Jenni Farley
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, now in its seventh season. But much of her time has been spent with her fiancé and two children—son Greyson, who will be 8 in May, and Meilani, 9. For this week’s Meet a Mom interview, our team at The Local Moms Network asked Jenni about her son’s autism journey, being mom friends with Snooki, and more.
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 upcoming new location in Glendale). When we ventured inside, I was blown away by the immediate immersion into culture and the esteemed heritage of the martial arts. Instantly, I knew this would top my list of recommended, LA day-trip destinations! It’s an excellent morning and afternoon excursion, perfect for the whole family, and it’s a must-see for those involved in martial arts!
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 means parents aren’t sleeping well – and that’s not good for anybody. Lauren Wolf, a Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant behind Lolo Lullaby, shares her best spring kids’ sleep tips—for Daylight Savings and travel.
