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NEW YORK STATE SENATE SPONSORS THANKSGIVING DAY CREATIVE CELEBRATION!
To celebrate Thanksgiving Day this year, the NY State Senate is sponsoring a Creative Celebration for children in grades K-6. The theme of the Thanksgiving Day Celebration is “What are you thankful for?” Participating students will submit...
Autumn Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
This Autumn Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup combines classic fall ingredients in a savory and sweet, healthy meal. Former chef and mom of two, Jennifer Segal, is the blogger behind Once Upon A Chef and author of a book, also called Once Upon a Chef, full of...
Recipe: Halloween Boo Bark!
Need a festive, easy recipe for those Halloween parties? Or just a little something munch on around the house. Try Boo Bark! It’s super easy… and there are only 5 ingredients!
Halloween & The Teal Pumpkin Project!
For most kids, Halloween is pretty much the best day of the year. Between the costumes, the candy, and the fun with friends, what’s not to love? But for kids with serious food allergies, Halloween can feel like yet another fun thing they miss out on. That’s...
You’ve Been Booed! Sound Shore Moms Edition
Let’s make the most of October and Halloween in the neighborhood! This is a simple way to let your neighbors know you are thinking about them and to get everyone excited for Halloween – the kids will be so thrilled about it! Here’s how it Works: Download two...
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...
Meet a Mom: Casey Georgeson of SAINT JANE, an Innovative CBD Beauty Line
Mom of three, Casey Georgeson’s line of luxury beauty products, SAINT JANE, aspires to help women become their best through thoughtfully sourced, performance-driven formulations.
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.
6 Tips on Getting Kids Emotionally Ready for the School Year
Being emotionally nourished ourselves allows us to be fully present and effectively listen while our children work through their feelings. If your child has uncharacteristic meltdowns the first week of school, stay calm and be patient.