Mom Life
Introducing Good Science Beauty
Good Science Beauty is a new skincare line founded in science. As busy moms, we are always looking for skincare products that truly deliver, so we’re not wasting precious time (or money). Plus, these days, taking care of our skin at home feels even more important than...
New Summer Read: Happy & You Know It!
Author Laura Hankin’s book, Happy and You Know It, shines a spotlight on a rich and hilarious topic—kids music classes. Laura is, in real life, a playdate musician in addition to being an author, and hilariously and adeptly covers the outlandish world of Upper East...
Ten Uplifting Books to Read While You Are Social Distancing
To focus on positive things during these uncertain times, we turned to the new Sassy Girl blog. Sassy Girl Book Reviews launched this month by local mom Alex Eising, a former fundraiser and librarian. In between taking care of her family and helping her children with...
Meet the Moms Behind the Stryke Club Skincare Brand!
Like many of our favorite products, Stryke Club was founded by moms—four of them. They all have their own unique professional backgrounds—Nicole Brooks is a family therapist; Sheilagh Maguiness, MD, is a pediatric dermatologist; Darci Rosenblum is a product...
Meet the Moms & Co-Presidents of The Depot Youth Center
Meet the dynamic duo and co-presidents of The Depot Youth Center, a Darien-based organization run by and for students. Catherine McNear and Jenny Tarleton are local leaders and moms helping to further The Depot's mission of building confident youth in our...
HQHT: Helping New Moms Treat Mastitis Effectively & Conveniently
by Caryn McAllister, PT, DPT / President & CEO of High Quality Home TherapyPlanning to nurse? Health experts agree that breastfeeding is the healthiest option for both mom and baby. Most healthcare experts recommend nursing for the first 6 months of the baby's...
How To Identify & Treat Pediatric Migraines
We often hear about migraines in adults, but we rarely hear about what they look like in children. According to the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache (NEINH) in Stamford, between four-percent and eight-percent of children will experience a headache...
Preschoolers & Screen Time: A New Study
We all know that less screen time is better for kids. And the current recommendations are clear, from the American Academy of Pediatrics: for kids under 18 months, screen time should be limited to video chatting, while for kids 2 to 5, it should be kept to 1 hour per...
4 Childcare Personalities You’ll Find in Suburbia
“Every town has its own childcare ‘personality,’” says Suburban Jungle Strategist Alli Levine. “Kids may go from preschool to extended care. Parents may pick up from school every day. In other towns, driving nannies take kids from parks and playdates to...
Getting In Shape Down There After Childbirth
by Caryn McAllister, PT, DPT / President & CEO of High Quality Home TherapyAfter giving birth, your new bundle will naturally be your top priority. But as they say on airplanes, you need to put your oxygen mask on first. It’s vital to consider your own postpartum...
CBD & Anxiety: One Mom's Story
Recently, we showcased the moms behind Press Pause, a female-focused CBD company. We also asked the passionate ladies who started the brand to dispel some myths about CBD—including the stigma and misconceptions around CBD. This week, co-founder Dawn Fable shares with...
Meet the Neurosurgeon Mom Behind Cerebelly!
This week’s meet-a-mom is Teresa Purzner, the accomplished mom of three who recently launched Cerebelly, an amazing new baby food brand. When she couldn’t find a product that was both convenient and had the nutrition she was looking for, she developed her own, which...
