Working Moms and Career Burn Out
We’ve all read the stats about moms leaving the workforce in records numbers during the pandemic. But most working moms, aside from the pandemic, can relate to feeling burned out at times (or all the time), by work, responsibilities at home, and the simultaneous push and pull of both.So what are the signs of burnout—and how can you fix burnout if you’re dealing with it?
Olympic Dad: Meet Luger, Chris Mazdzer
Parenting can feel like an Olympic sport, which makes the actual moms and dads who make it to the Olympics seem even more impressive. Here’s what Chris shared about how fatherhood has impacted his Olympic dreams, how to introduce kids to the luge (yes, really!), his stint on Dancing with the Stars, and more.
How to Talk to Kids About Black History Month
February is Black History Month. If you’re looking for ways this month (and always) to celebrate Black History and have age appropriate discussions about race and racism, check out our interview with Reon Baird-Feldman, PhD where she shares her ideas on how to use this month to get those conversations started, from her perspective not only as a psychologist but as a Black mom of two.
Valentine’s Day Picture Books for Kids
From an endearing robot searching for the meaning of love to a little girl determined to create a valentine for her entire town to a variety of tales celebrating sweet embraces, the following stories are guaranteed to give readers all the feels and stir up that excitement for Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day Spin Art
This Valentine’s craft is not only adorable—and a perfect gift for friends or grandparents—it’s a ton of fun for kids of all ages. Thank you to Ximena from Create with XnD for sharing this wonderful idea!
Cozy and Chic Winter Coats
It’s that time of year when all anyone sees is your coat. This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor Kristin Koch, executive editor at Seventeen magazine, blogger behind closetfulofclothes.com and mom of two (with one on the way!).
Heart Shaped Pizza
Want an adorable Valentine’s Day activity to do with your kids? Make-your-own Heart Shaped Pizza! This delicious recipe is from Greenwich Moms Asya Geller and her husband Mike Geller of Mike’s Organics.
Meet-a-Mom Brooke Shields!
We were thrilled to chat with Brooke about her amazing outlook on life, aging and motherhood. Plus, details of her new project, Beginning is Now, an online community of women with inspiring, informative content and a digital shop, where you can find chic and comfortable athleisure wear.
Galentine’s Day Giveaway!!
Galentine's Day is a day to celebrate those amazing besties in our life who we love through thick and thin. Lehigh Valley Moms has teamed up with some of our favorite local Lehigh Valley businesses to bring you an amazing giveaway that celebrates you and your bestie!...
Binge Worthy TV Shows!
Need a new show to binge-watch? From Netflix, to Hulu, to HBO and now even Apple TV, Westport Moms has rounded up some shows you’ll be sure to love!
Game Day Nachos!
Take your Game Day eats up a notch with these crowd-pleasing nachos!
Snow Day Crafts
Looking for some creative crafts that are easy and fun to do to entertain the kiddos when the weatherman predicts a snow day? Look no further than these adorable craft ideas and tasty recipes that are sure to occupy your kids’ minds and bellies.
Super Bowl Board!
Super Bowl eats are known for being heavy—cheesy dips, fried wings, and rib-sticking chili. And we’re all about comfort food, but we also love to serve a little something green to go along with it. That’s why we are kind of obsessed with this adorable Football Board
Valentine’s Dessert Board
We love this Valentine’s Day dessert board from our food contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, and think it will for a sweet activity and family-friendly snack. Not only is it colorful and festive, it’s easy to use it as a template and go with any ingredients you have—and your kids will eat.
Meet-a-Mom Nicole Walters
Nicole Walters is a former Fortune 500 executive who quit her job to find her passion helping other entrepreneurs as CEO of Inherit Learning Company, adopted three kids and is now star of She’s the Boss (watch it on USANetwork.com. We spoke to this consulting powerhouse about her career path, life as a mom and more.
Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Popcorn
Upgrade your Family Movie night (or Date Night!) at home with this gourmet popcorn recipe. It uses fresh rosemary and garlic for a sophisticated take on a classic, but mix it up with any herbs you like!
Meditation 101
If there’s ever a time to look for new tools to center yourself, it’s January 2022. Meditation is one of the best tools out there, and not only is it naturally free, but you can do it virtually anywhere. It can even help you be a better, more patient parent.
Anna Kaiser’s Home Workout Motivation Tips!
We asked celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser for her best tips for staying motivated while working out at home, including the essentials for a home gym and importance of finding an online community.
Foods to Eat to Fight Anxiety
They say you are what you eat, and research shows that eating certain foods can help control anxiety symptoms.
Our 2022 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide!
Use the TLMN Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as teen tours, educational programs and even community service opportunities. All of them will help your child gain valuable confidence, compile priceless memories and build lifelong friendships. We also have some great tips from the American Camp Association explaining 10 Things to Consider when Choosing a Summer Camp.
