Back to School
Back to School Lunch Inspiration from The Lunch Box Dad!
Dreading lunch prep again? @lunchboxdad has been creating lunch art for over a decade! His genius tips? Start simple with cookie cutters + lunch notes. Pack tight, and use cream cheese to “glue” pieces. Read our full interview for more back-to-school inspo!
5 Ways to Center Yourself for the New School Year
Heading into a new school year after a fun summer can be a bummer for kids, and the transition can also put a huge burden on parents. Check out these 5 suggestions from Dr. Okwerekwu that will help this year be your (and your family’s!) best!
Back to School Events- 2025
It’s time to start thinking about back to school 2025! Here are a few upcoming events going on in the Lehigh Valley. Be sure to check websites for information on activities, resources provided and qualifications to attend!
Water Bottles That Make Hydration Easy (For Moms and Kids!)
We polled our network of moms across the country for their tried-and-true favorites. The winners have survived being dropped from highchairs, forgotten in hot cars, and tossed into already overstuffed diaper bags (without creating a soggy disaster). Read on for our favorite water bottles that will keep your family hydrated and happy.
2025-2026 Private School Guide
Class size, community, environment, location, values…there are so many factors that go into choosing the right school for your children. Lehigh Valley Moms has compiled a list of private schools in our area to help give you an overview of what they have to offer your family.
Rockets of Awesome!
Anyone else a bit overwhelmed with back-to-school shopping this year, or reluctant to spend a lot of time at the mall with your kids trying on clothes? We’re right there with you, and that’s why we’re partnering with Rockets of Awesome, a mom-founded kids brand that allows you to shop through a subscription service (customized to your child) or simply make a la carte purchases online. Plus a special code to save!
How to Help Kids Adjust to Masks
With many schools requiring kids to wear masks, teaching kids to keep their mask on is going hand in hand with teaching ABCs and geometry. Help your child’s teacher by encouraging your kids with these easy tips!
Beating Summer Boredom!
Here are some easy ways some of the moms that make up The Local Moms Network will be beating summer boredom with their kids and making memories over the next few weeks.
Meet the Mom Behind StyleChild!
Learn more about this single mom-owned business that’s a must-try for Back to School shopping!
Getting Ready for Back-To-School: Easing Anxiety to Start the Year Off Right
Regardless of what your summer looked like, going back to school can be a stressful time for students and parents alike. Anxiety for the start of a new school year, also known as back to school jitters, is common. Here are some tips that I give parents in my back to school newsletter each year.
Summer Reading for Kids in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade!
While summer is an ideal time for children to relax, explore the outdoors, visit new places, and spend extra time with family and friends, it is also a critical time for children to maintain and build upon literacy skills. Prepare to embark upon a summer of magical stories with these kid-tested and parent-approved books!
Getting Our Kids Emotionally Ready for School
Getting our children emotionally ready for school entails getting our children to a place where they are open, willing, and able to try. They have a general feeling that “I can handle this.” Because children grow through relationships, these tips all filling up your child’s “connection cup,” helping them feel emotionally ready for school:
