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Sunscreen for Kids: What Ingredients are Safe & What to Avoid
We’ve tried many natural kid-friendly sunscreens on the market and here is why!
Meet Stephanie Hargitay!
We are thrilled to introduce you to our friend and well-loved doula Stephanie Hargitay. She is a local in West Hollywood and has a special way of helping women feel deeply supported to birth in their full power. Find out more here…
Summer Reading Guide!
Summer is almost here! The Local Moms Network gathered favorites from our fellow US cities. See what our mom friends recommend!
Mac & Mia: High-Quality Kids Clothes, Delivered to Your Door
Marie Tillman was, like all of us, a busy mom who wanted to spend more time with her five children—and less time running errands. One of her major challenges? Finding high-quality, beautiful clothing for her kids (now 17, 16, 14, 7 and 5). In 2014, she decided to fill...
May is the Month When Mothers are Celebrated And Postpartum Struggles Are Acknowledged
Maternal Mental Health Awareness
Karolina Kurkova: Supermodel Mama-Turned Entrepreneur
Over the last few decades, Karolina Kurkova has made a name for herself with a hugely successful modeling career. Her resume includes highlights such as twenty-five Vogue magazine covers, being named a Victoria’s Secret Angel and completing massive campaigns with...
Keeping Childcare Close to Home with an Au Pair
Learn more about this great child care option from the experts at Cultural Care Au Pair
Easy Floral Cocktails for Mother’s Day—Or Any Day!
These brunch worthy cocktails are as pretty as they are refreshing
4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy Today
Feeling tired moms? Here are four easy tips to help gain energy!
10 Symptoms Busy Moms Shouldn’t Ignore
Moms have a really bad habit of putting everyone else first. When it comes to keeping our families healthy, we rarely miss a kids’ pediatrician well visit, and if a little one gets sick? We move heaven and earth to make sure they feel better, ASAP. A husband goes down...
Easter egg hunts & Spring festival guide
We’ve gathered an “egg-cellent” list of family fun events for the Easter season! Don’t forget to reference our calendar for event details.
7 Baby & Toddler Truths from Dr. Harvey Karp of The Happiest Baby on the Block
If you’ve had a baby in the two decades, Harvey Karp probably needs little introduction. In 2001, this pediatrician co-founded The Happiest Baby, a multi-media parenting brand that provides advice through bestselling books (millions of books have been sold,...
7 Spring Style Trends You’ll Love!
Spring is here! The Local Moms Network spoke with fashion contributor Kristin Koch, who shared her favorite on-trend, transitional pieces for this season!
Screen Time: 9 Ways To Help Your Kids Form A Healthy Relationship With Tech
Photo credit: Pexels 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...
Inside the Bunny Bungalow
Spring is here! Do your children want to meet the Easter Bunny? The Grove LA is the perfect place and is taking reservations now. Here’s our experience at the Bunny Bungalow.
Ali Fedotowsky Manno: Bachelorette Turned Blogger
Ali Fedotowsky Manno is known as a reality TV sweetheart, having earned fans around the world with starring roles on Season 14 of The Bachelor and Season Six of The Bachelorette. In the almost decade since she appeared on these shows, she says they’ve changed with the...
5 Pieces Every Mom Needs in Her Closet
Kristin Koch, the executive director of Seventeen magazine and blogger behind Closetful of Clothes is, like all of us, a busy mom who still wants to feel put together. “I often get asked for my mom wardrobe essentials—the tried and true items that I can wear to chase...
What to Add To Your Diet, To Subtract Weight
Photo courtesy of Sara Dubler/Unsplash.com After weeks of heavy holiday meals, sugary cookies and festive cocktail parties, most of us are trying to clean up our eating. And that usually involves cutting out things, from fried foods to dairy. Sometimes, though,...
How To Get Your Toddler To Eat Better
Yummy Toddler Food is one of our absolute favorite resources online for, well, really yummy toddler food. Whether it’s mini pumpkin muffins or baked chicken tenders, recipe developer, blogger and mom of two Amy Palanjian takes foods most kids like—like muffins and...
An Interview with FEED’s Lauren Bush Lauren
The name Lauren Bush Lauren incorporates two distinct, all-American Dynasties—the (George H.W. and George W.) Bush political one and the (Ralph) Lauren fashion one. Lauren, however, has carved her own path by founding FEED, an impact driven lifestyle brand...