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Preschoolers & Screen Time: New Research

  We all know that less screen time is better for kids. And the current recommendations are clear, from the American Academy of Pediatrics: for kids under 18 months, screen time should be limited to video chatting, while for kids 2 to 5, it should be kept to 1...

Charities That Help Families: Giving Back This Holiday Season

  You may have heard that volunteering your time or giving a donation can boost your health and happiness. In fact, studies have shown that giving back can be good for you in myriad ways, including: lowering blood pressure, boosting dopamine and oxytocin in the...

Elf on the Shelf Tips

To read our interview with the founders of Elf on the Shelf, click here.   Like basically everything in parenting, Elf on the Shelf can be a blessing and, well, a curse. The cute little guy (or gal) creates instant opportunities for magical holiday memories, it’s...

20 Children’s Christmas and Hanukkah Books They’ll Love!

This story was provided by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso, aka LibraryMom.   December is here and that means it’s time to break out the holiday books! Whether filled with a heartwarming storyline, engaging characters, or gorgeous...

5 Ways for Moms to Stay Happy Over the Holidays

  This story was contributed by Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW. Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us “making” the holidays—aka moms. Here are some tips to help actually feel lots of moments...

Holiday Guide to Meaningful Gifts

  Every year we find ourselves on the hunt for meaningful gifts for those we love… gifts that stand the test of time, gifts that enrich their lives, gifts that say “I’ve noticed” and most importantly express how much those people mean to...

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