Valerie Bolling was a longtime fifth grade teacher, spending 30 years working in schools as an educator, before publishing her first children’s book, Let’s Dance!, in 2020. Since then, she’s written and published a dozen books for kids of all ages, all of which...
Fall mornings just got a whole lot cozier with this pumpkin spice granola that’s made with real pumpkin puree. Made with wholesome oats, nuts, and seeds, all while being gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, this recipe from Kathleen Ashmore is a win...
It’s back-to-school time, so it’s after-school and weekend activity time, too! The North County Moms 2025 Kids’ Activity Guide features some of the best ways for your kids to spend their non-school hours! Scroll down for our activity profiles with links to...
Back to School is here or closely approaching—and it’s normal for emotions to be running high, for both kids and parents. Checking off a few bucket list items as well as taking simple steps to prepare can help make you feel like you’ve made the most of summer,...
Heading back to school after a fun summer can be a bummer for kids, and the transition can also put a huge burden on parents. “Moms may struggle with the invisible labor involved in getting everyone settled—things like getting the kids to doctors appointments...
This story was contributed by Lindsey Boova of New Canaan and Darien Moms. Let’s talk newborn essentials. Registry lists can feel overwhelming, and with the amount of information out there, it’s hard to tell what’s truly helpful versus what will end up collecting...
