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The Flower Bar Joins Nationwide Effort to ‘Petal It Forward’
— Local Floral Business Spreads Smiles and Stress Relief, Two Bouquets at a Time in Westchester County —
NEINH: How Pre-Concussion Screening Can Help With Concussion Treatment
Did you know that there is a screening that can be done before a concussion to help doctors in the event your child suffers an injury? The New England Institute for Neurology and Headache can do baseline testing to get a clear outline of a child’s abilities and skill sets prior to a brain injury. Then, in the event of an injury, before and after results of the same test can be used to help with things like treatment plans, prognosis and potential academic accommodations. Read more about the testing, here!
Protecting your college aged kids with Kinfo, a new health records and financial transaction service
Did you know that U.S. privacy laws that protect your child’s healthcare records could prevent you from accessing medical information you need in an emergency? Once your son or daughter turns 18, HIPAA restricts access to these files. But Kinfo is helping...
The Flower Bar Joins Nationwide Effort to ‘Petal It Forward’
-- Local Floral Business Spreads Smiles and Stress Relief, Two Bouquets at a Time in Westchester County -- (Larchmont, NY), (September 26, 2019) — On Wednesday, October 23rd, The Flower Bar, located in Larchmont, NY is joining dozens of floral industry...
School Lunch Finds from Scouted Food!
This content was provided by Shilpa Rosenberry, founder of Scouted and a regular contributor for The Local Moms Network. Scouted is a New Canaan, CT-based social network designed to cut through the clutter on grocery store shelves. Basically, Shilpa’s site and...
Fall in the Hamptons: Weekend Getaway Ideas!
Need an idea for a last-minute weekend getaway, with or without kids? Consider the Hamptons. Fall is the perfect time to visit, according to Enid O’Brien, the mom behind Hamptons Moms. “There’s no traffic and the weather is incredible…it’s truly the best...
Your 2019 Guide To Pre-School
The groundwork for successful experiences in the education system is largely established before Kindergarten even starts. At Community Synagogue, we believe the purpose of an early childhood program is to provide a sensory rich environment...
Spotlight on Social Skills Groups
Does your child struggle in social situations? High Quality Home Therapy can help, by offering well-structured, comprehensive social skills groups that cover several areas and are led by licensed & highly skilled therapy professionals.
Where to Go Apple Picking!
Now that the weather seems to be getting a little cooler, it is Apple Picking Time!!! It's one of the fall activities we all look forward to and there are plenty of places in Connecticut and New York to go picking September - October! Many of them also have petting...
Our 2019 Favorite Photographers!
Now that the school year is in full swing, our focus turns to Fall and all the fun activities that come along with this season. It certainly is a pretty time of year to "freeze" time and get those family photos done! Here is a list of our...
Finding The Right Holistic Healthcare Provider For You & Your Family
Caryn McAllister, President & CEO of HQHT explains how to decide if holistic healthcare is right for your family and how to find the right healthcare provider.
Sound Shore Moms 2019 Fall Activities Guide
Artistree Performing Arts is a performing arts studio offering classes in acting, singing, dance, music and film for students ages 3 to 18 years old. Located in Mamaroneck, New York, the focus of Artistree’s instruction is to enhance the techniques...
NEINH: Concussion Prevention & Treatment in Children
With back to school activities and sports in our near future, we all want to keep our kids healthy and safe. So, we turned to Dr. Kate Mullin with the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache to find out what you need to know when it comes to preventing and treating concussions.
The Local Moms Network College Admission Special: Part 1
“There is a long history of privileged people gaining access to colleges and universities through a system of legacy, gifting, and so forth, thereby creating a playing field that is hardly level.
Extra Basil in Your Garden? 5 Fresh Recipe Ideas to Try!
Megan Sullivan of The Local Moms Network has shared her favorite ways to use the basil in her own home garden in Greenwich, CT.
Flywheel and SHRED’s Fitness Challenge
Join Flywheel and SHRED for Westchester’s first ever cross studio fitness challenge!
The Power of a Smile—and a Mother
The Local Moms Network spoke with Lori, who owns the chic Perfect Provenance boutique and café in Greenwich, CT, about her amazing story and her passion for Operation Smile…
Swim Safety: 10 Things to Know To Protect Your Kids
Thousands of children fall victim to drowning each year, but there are smart steps to keep yours safe. We spoke to industry experts from the Red Cross and CDC, as well as a top swim school, to get the facts.
Behind Sakara: Meet the Moms Who Started It, & Get Their Sexy Cinnamon Roll Recipe & Discount Code!
We spoke to the founders of Sakara to learn more about their brand as well as their new cookbook! Want to try? Go to Sakara.com and use code XOLOCALMOMS for 20 percent off!
4 Commons Myths About CBD, Debunked
Not sure exactly what CBD is ? We reached out to Dawn and Torrey of the Press Pause Project to clarify some common myths.