This story was contributed by Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW. Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us “making” the holidays—aka moms. Here are some tips to help actually feel lots of...
The mental load of motherhood is real, and it’s heavy. Enter Paige Connell, a Massachusetts mom of four who’s become a strong voice for millions of overwhelmed mothers. Known on Instagram and TikTok as @sheisapaigeturner, Paige an influencer with an...
Anyone else feel like cold and flu season is never going away? Whether your house has been hit hard this winter or you feel like you’re fighting it off because everyone around you is sick, considering taking to the kitchen to boost your family’s immunity, starting...
If you haven’t started shopping for the holidays, or you’re just looking for a few more special items, we’re rounding up some amazing gifts for kids of all ages. From teethers to Tamagotchi pets, these are the presents that will still be played with well into...
Holiday shopping is one of those items of the mental load that generally falls on moms, and this 2024 Local Moms Gift Guide is meant to lighten that load. We’ve polled our moms nationwide, asking what they’re giving the men, women, and hosts (and hostesses) in their...
Ahmed Ismail is the owner of Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids at La Costa Town Square in Carlsbad. Ahmed’s soon-to-open location is positioned perfectly in a bustling shopping area where kids and parents frequent—after school, on the weekends, and throughout the...
