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Rosh Hashanah Recipe: Roast Chicken with Thyme

Rosh Hashanah Recipe: Roast Chicken with Thyme

  L'Shana Tova to all who celebrate. This Roast Chicken with Thyme and Honey, from Leah Koenig's The Jewish Cookbook, is one of those go-to meals that works as well for holiday dinners as it does for family meals all fall long. Says Leah: "Flavored with sweet...

Fig & Pomegranate Brisket

Fig & Pomegranate Brisket

Want to wow your family for the Jewish New Year? This Fig & Pomegranate Brisket is the perfect way to please a crowd and honor tradition during Rosh Hashanah. Celebrated cookbook author Adeena Sussman calls this meal one of the "crown jewels of Shabbat and holiday...

Fall Fashion: Splurge & Saves for Moms

Fall Fashion: Splurge & Saves for Moms

This story was first shared by Hudson County Moms It’s (almost) my favorite time of year—crisp air, cozy fire pits, colorful leaves, football weekends, and of course, all the pumpkin essentials I can get my hands on! Fall fashion also means the return of my favorite...

Local Moms Travel Guide: Maine with Kids!

Local Moms Travel Guide: Maine with Kids!

By Kelly Postiglione Maine will forever be my happy place. I grew up coming here every summer and the second I step out of the car the salty ocean air mixed with the smell of pine trees and wild blueberries just feels like home. This was the first time we stayed at...

Celebrating 50 Years of Creativity at the Darien Arts Center

Celebrating 50 Years of Creativity at the Darien Arts Center

Here’s Why It’s a Must for Local Families This Fall If you're anything like us, you're always on the lookout for ways to keep your little ones active, engaged and outside the house. Well, good news, you can mark your calendars because The Darien Arts Center (DAC) is...

How to Talk to Kids About Gun Violence in Schools

How to Talk to Kids About Gun Violence in Schools

  For years, schools have made preparations for the potential of a  school shooting. Combined with recent coverage of gun violence on TV and on social media, kids are becoming aware of what school shootings are—and it’s important to talk about their fears so you...

Fall Mocktail to Try Cranberry Dream!

Fall Mocktail to Try Cranberry Dream!

Deb Podlogar, aka "Mocktail Mom," has built a devoted following around her passion for creating delicious alcohol-free drinks that never compromise on flavor or fun. Straight from her book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms' Night In, Deb...

E-Bike Injuries Are Rising Fast—Here’s What Parents Need to Know

E-Bike Injuries Are Rising Fast—Here’s What Parents Need to Know

As many of us have likely seen driving around town lately, electric bikes (e-bikes) have exploded in popularity among kids and teens in recent years. But with that rise has come a sharp increase in serious injuries—and it’s putting children in the hospital at an alarming rate. The American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma recently issued a national statement on e-bikes, recognizing the growing threat they pose to children and calling for a coordinated public health response. So, what’s changed? The experts at Connecticut Children’s shared some great information with us!

Ultra-Processed Foods and Kids, How to Choose a Healthy Snack

Ultra-Processed Foods and Kids, How to Choose a Healthy Snack

Recently, the term “ultra-processed foods” has become a red flag for parents trying to feed their families healthy foods. In the last few years, studies have linked ultra-processed foods (UPF) to everything from dementia to diabetes. But those UPFs are, unfortunately,...

5 Tips for Traveling to Italy with Kids

5 Tips for Traveling to Italy with Kids

This story first appeared on the Union County Moms Network. People say traveling with kids is just parenting in a different location. Well, I recently parented in Italy and here are my 5 tips to make life a little bit easier when you are there. Hot Tip 1: Take the...

Real Pumpkin Spice Granola That Tastes Like Fall

Real Pumpkin Spice Granola That Tastes Like Fall

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 for...

Water Bottles That Make Hydration Easy (For Moms and Kids!)

Water Bottles That Make Hydration Easy (For Moms and Kids!)

Choosing a water bottle for your family can be surprisingly complex. Straw or spout? Glass, plastic, or stainless? Screw-on or push-button lid? You get the point. We polled our network of moms across the country for their tried-and-true favorites. The winners have...

Fall Activities Guide 2025

Fall Activities Guide 2025

Check out the latest local offerings for fall, complete with all the fun details and registration information. 

Back to School Lunch Inspiration from The Lunch Box Dad!

Back to School Lunch Inspiration from The Lunch Box Dad!

Anyone else dreading packing a lunch again as we head back to school? (Or if you’re homeschooling, making and serving yet another meal at home?) For inspiration, we turned Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the @lunchboxdad Instagram account and lunchboxdad.com....

Shirley Temple Black! A Grown-Up Version of the Classic Kid’s Drink

Shirley Temple Black! A Grown-Up Version of the Classic Kid’s Drink

If you love a Dirty Shirley (a classic Shirley Temple spiked with vodka), try this Shirley Temple Black from Food52. It swaps in rum or Aperol for the vodka, and makes for a sophisticated twist on the childhood classic. It works well all year round – endless summer...

3 Strategies for Gifting Money to Your Children

3 Strategies for Gifting Money to Your Children

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...

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