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Rosh Hashana Recipe Round-Up!
These recipes are perfect for a holiday meal, and all fall long!
Meet-A-Mom: Celebrity Trainer, Anna Kaiser
She’s helped stars like Sarah Jessica Parker and Kelly Ripa stay in shape, and is sharing some of her best advice on fitness, nutrition, and more with us.
How to Choose the Best Austin Community when Renting with Kids
If you’re looking for an Austin apartment, there are plenty of options to choose from. Use this list as a starting point for your family’s must-haves..
Meet Stef
Meet Stef Tousignant, author of The Middle of the Night Book. Sleep regression is a real problem and Stef has a solution for exhausted parents!
Meet Candice
Candice Escobar tells all about her first weeks of homeschooling and her plans to empower women of color through her business…
Back-to-School Shopping with Joules USA
This year, the “back-to-school” transition feels a little different. Along with pencils and notebooks, some of us are adding masks to backpacks. Maybe we’re prepping to homeschool or do virtual school, with mom as teacher. Others are dividing into pods with...
Meet a Mom: Megan Hughey of Frisco Area Moms!
I love getting to introduce South Austin Moms to our sister site curators! Meghan shares about life/work balance, back to school plans and her favorite North Dallas spots…
This Isn’t A New “Normal”
None of the past few months makes much sense, and if you’re like us, you’re getting pretty darn tired. And not the kind of tired a solid 8 hours can fix (even though yes, that would be lovely anyway). It just isn’t normal to….
How to Get Your Kids to Wear 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! Practice During Screen Time We’ve hearing...
Favorite Homeschool Resources
These resources are rigorous academically, but FUN and user-friendly for mom!
Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos
Easy weeknight recipe for busy Back-to-School evenings from Hip Foodie Mom
Help Your Child Prepare for COVID-19 Protocols at School
To help understand what kids may go through and how to help them, we spoke to Verna Esposito, the Director at Little Friends Child Care & Early Education in Greenwich, CT
Lucy’s Story: Help A Family Save Their Daughter’s Life
Lucy Van Doormaal was born on April 1st, 2020 at British Columbia Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, CA, joining older brother Sullivan, 3. But just a week later, parents Scott and Laura noticed something wasn’t right. “Lucy was a natural thumb sucker, and within…
Beyond COVID-19: Keeping Kids Safe This Summer
Of course, coronavirus is on all of our minds this summer, particularly as we look towards the Fall and various back to school plans. But as we spend more time at home and continue to stay safe through social distancing, experts urge parents not to forget about the…
National Ice Cream Day is July 19th!
With Sunday’s balmy forecast, it’ll be the perfect to day to take a break with a scoop of your favorite flavor!
So You’re Thinking About Homeschooling? 9 Ways to Ease Your Transition
When I homeschooled overseas, Sonlight was an invaluable resource I turned to year after year. I’m sharing, Sonlight founder, Sarita Holzmann’s tips for transitioning to homeschool…
Good Science Beauty: The Science Behind the Brand!
Good Science Beauty is a new skincare line founded in science. As busy moms, we are always looking for skincare products that truly deliver, so we’re not wasting precious time (or money). Plus, these days, taking care of our skin at home feels even more important than…
Interview with Danielle Geathers, First Black Female Student Body President at MIT!
This remarkable student shares how her mother influenced and encouraged her to break barriers…
Talking to Kids About Race
As we speak to our children about race, it can be hard to know what to say and how to say it. To get some input on how to address these complex issues in a way that kids can understand, we reached out to Dr. Carlin Barnes, MD and Dr. Marketa Wills, MD, MBA, both…
Meet The Mom Behind Oyun Luxury Loungewear
Interested in upgrading your “mom uniform” with super comfortable but incredibly stylish go-to pieces? We’re always looking for clothing that fits this bill, and that’s why we were thrilled to learn (and share) all about OYUN. Founded a year ago by fashion industry…