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The Gateway to Literacy: Celebrating Children as Readers, Writers, and Storytellers
Join The Children’s School to discover how literacy comes to life. Visit the Open House on Friday, November 14, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Is Your Child Ready for Something Different?
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.”
CopyCat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
This story originally appeared on Sayville-Patchogue Area Moms It’s Fall Season and all I ever want is Pumpkin EVERYTHING! My absolute first stop on “attempting to bake everything pumpkin” is the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! These are an absolute hit in my...
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...
Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Domestikatedlife!
This story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife. Busy weeknight? This chili is hearty enough to satisfy everyone at the table, sneaks in some extra nutrition with that hidden pumpkin puree, and tastes even better as...
Caramel Apple Recipe from Food Network’s Melissa D’Arabian
When cookbook author and Food Network star Melissa D’Arabian goes apple-picking, her go-to move with her apple haul is to make Caramel Apples. “My favorite variation is to slice them up and serve as a little ‘dessert’ alongside a cheese plate. You could do...
Screen Time: 9 Ways To Help Your Kids Form A Healthy Relationship With Tech
In this day and age, expecting your kids to never lay eyes on a screen is probably unrealistic. Many schools are even incorporating them into the curriculum. But research shows that kids under 8 are using mobile devices more than 2 hours a day (despite the American...
No-vember: 9 Things to Say No to This Month
No-vember: This new term is all over social media, and moms everywhere are embracing it in real life, with good reason. It describes the act of saying no to protect your physical, emotional and spiritual energy this month—a reserve all parents will need once...
5 Ways to Be More Present with Your Child
We all want to be present with our kids—but some days, nothing can be tougher. You’ve probably read about ways to stop looking at your phone. And while putting your phone away (and having your kids do the same) is a big part of being present, we are sharing...
Organize Your Kids’ Toys in 5 Easy Steps!
This story was written by Lindsey Harrison of New Canaan-Darien Moms. With the holidays coming up, that means more crafts, artwork, gifts….and clutter. This year, we’re taking some time over the next few weeks to organize play spaces in our homes. Whether you have...
Why Summer Camp Matters: Perspective from a Real Advisor
For some families, sleepaway camp is a family legacy—a childhood rite of passage. For other families, this big summer step is a totally new adventure. Whether you’ve already booked a sleepaway camp for next year, or are considering it, there are a lot of ways your...
Think Tick Season is Over? Here’s Why It’s Not
Fall is actually the most important time to address rodent control, before mice and rats establish themselves indoors for the winter.