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5 Phrases to Help You Instantly Connect with Your Kids

Saying “I love you” is fundamental in a healthy relationship with our kids. Those three words are so powerful. Still, we may notice our children craving more. As Valentine’s Day approaches, psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Reon Baird-Felman, Ph.D.,...

Valentine’s Day Dessert Board

We love this Valentine’s Day dessert board from our food contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, and think it will for a sweet activity and family-friendly snack. Not only is it colorful and festive, it’s easy to use it as a template and go with any ingredients you have—and...

Valentine’s Day Books for Kids

This story was contributed by Library Mom Rosemary D’Urso. Follow her on Instagram @librarymombooks and head to  Librarymom.com for more book picks for kids! Valentine’s Day is almost here and I have the perfect read alouds focusing on love, kindness, and friendship...

Pregnancy Apps — 5 You’ll Love

    If there’s one thing pregnant moms aren’t lacking in this high-speed, digital life, it’s information. What we once trusted to Google search is now available in detail – and with much more reliability and accuracy – through a...

New Year Cleanse: Day 21 — Big, Bold Beets!

Beetroot, or more commonly “beets”, are big and bold and RED! Their color is so intense that beet juice is an effective natural food coloring! If you’ve ever sliced a beet you’re aware of the intensity of its color that stains fingers, nails,...

New Year Cleanse: Day 20 — Salad or Sauteed, Select Spinach

I’m easy when it comes to spinach. I love the baby leaves as a salad, sauteed with mushrooms and onion, or as a fortified, tasteless (which is good!) boost in my protein smoothie. It’s its delicate texture, but powerful nutritional punch, that keeps me...

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