Mom Life

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...

Everything you need to prep for baby and build your registry!

Bringing home our second baby has been beautiful and a little overwhelming. With a newborn in one arm and a 7 year old in the other (figuratively…most of the time), the days blur together. I’m constantly balancing sweet newborn snuggles while making sure my older...

Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves by focusing on what’s happening right now in their body, breath and surroundings – aka, mindfulness. Mindfulness helps focus and soothe a worried mind, and makes it easier for kids to control how they react to stress long-term. It’s an important key to resilience. Try these mindfulness and relaxation exercises for kids.

With so many baby products on the market, how do you decide what you actually need for your little one? Introducing The Local Moms Network Baby Guide – a trustworthy resource created by experienced moms, for moms.

In the fast-paced world of motherhood, where each day brings new challenges and triumphs, it's crucial for moms to prioritize their mental health. As an energy healer and mindset coach, Katherine MacLane sheds light on the often-overlooked aspect of self-awareness...

By Julie Vincent  The nature of Dry January is polarizing — you are either a heck yes or an umm, no for a month of no drinking after the holidays. I decided I was “in” this year, but with one caveat — I wanted to have a different mindset about it all. I didn’t...

Travel Tips For Young Children Traveling long distances with little ones can be challenging, especially if you are ill-prepared. Regardless of whether you are traveling by train, plane, or car, requiring little ones to stay cool, calm, and collected for the entire...

Cooler temperatures and sweater weather are here, which means big cups of hot cocoa, school events, and of course APPLE SEASON! Here is a list of the best family friendly recommendations in CT and NY! In addition to apple picking, many of these wonderful farms also...