Mom Life

Lilah Richcreek Estrada has been working as an actress for over 15 years, with roles on Criminal Minds, Two and a Half Men, Cougar Town, and currently, Man on the Inside and Chicago Med. Off-screen, she’s also taken on the role of Mom; her son Jade is just six months...

Is your child ready for something different? Many bright, curious students are capable of more, yet traditional classrooms hold them back. Schoolhouse Academy changes that. Students receive the academic acceleration they crave, the targeted support they deserve, and the small, caring environment where they thrive. Our personalized, hands-on STEM and Arts program helps every child grow with confidence, excitement, and real achievement. Families tell us the transformation is remarkable. It is why so many say that Schoolhouse Academy is “the school we always hoped for.”

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...

This story was contributed by Meredith Bodgas.  My working parents participated in a single-digit number of school activities during work hours throughout my childhood. I truly don’t hold that against them. But I always thought it was so special and exciting when a...

This is the second post in a 3-part series in partnership with Bridget Wyatt and Lindsay Sabel of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.  Now that you've achieved financial security for your family, you might be asking yourself, What's the smartest way to share this success...

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.