Blog - The North County Moms

Mommy & Me Matching Stars & Stripes

We’re taking you beyond the tees and shorts for an elevated, patriotic mommy and me look instead. From breezy maxi dresses to bright swimsuits, these outfits let you show your American spirit while still looking totally on point. PINK CHICKEN Ditsy Stars Dresses,...

Down Syndrome Mom

I’m pleased to share this post about a mom who is raising a family that includes a child with Down syndrome. Similar to Kelle, I too am a mom of three, and my youngest son is Trisomy-21 diagnosed. As the founder and publisher of The North County Moms, I’m...

Meet the Founders of The Home Edit, Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer

In 2015, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin joined forces to create The Home Edit. From the outset, the goal was to revolutionize organizing, making the practice stylish and design-forward as well as merely functional. Soon after, Clea, who came to the partnership with a...

Surgeon General Warning on Social Media — What Parents Should Know

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Recently, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced plans to recommend warning labels for social media similar to cigarette and alcohol ones. He told NPR that the warnings would bring awareness of the risks...

Meet a Dad — Author Craig Melvin

This post originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Journalist Craig Melvin is familiar to viewers of NBC’s TODAY show as co-anchor of the must-watch morning program. But to his son Delano (10), and daughter Sybil (7), who he shares with broadcaster Lindsay...

When Did You Feel Like a *Real* Mom?

Motherhood is the ultimate test of imposter syndrome. There’s no training period, no internship for the first few weeks or months. Maybe you have a mentor in your own mom, baby nurse or among your mom friends; maybe you don’t. But moms who have been around the block a...

Join The North County Moms Network Community

Stay up-to-date with what is happening in-and-around The North County community with local events, community highlights, and exclusive deals.