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What exactly is a Montessori School?
What exactly is a Montessori school and how does a Montessori kindergarten classroom differ from a traditional kindergarten classroom? Let's consider some of the differences below: The role of the teacher. In a traditional classroom, the teacher is typically viewed as...
Fairytale Moments with Anna and Elsa!
FAIRYTALE MOMENTS WITH ELSA AND ANNA Alissa Salvatore and Cristina Franciosa are professional singers, musicians and actors from The Bronx and Westchester who created Fairytale Moments with Elsa and Anna in 2020. This year, performers all over the country were...
Meet a Mom | Colleen Turner, Owner of Play It Forward
This month’s Meet a Mom is Westchester mom Colleen Turner, the CEO + Founder of Play It Forward. Colleen is on a mission to disrupt the second-hand market for children's apparel and reduce textile and garment waste. Backed with 20 years of experience in the apparel...
Fall Pests: 5 To Watch Out For!
You may think since the weather is cooling off, pests like bugs and other critters will start disappearing—but sadly, it isn’t so. According to the experts at Fox Pest Control, some pests actually start appearing in Fall—often looking for shelter or food before...
What do you do with all that Halloween Candy?! We have some ideas!
It’s the day after Halloween and your house is filled to the brim with your kids candy haul. Not to mention all the leftovers from what you didn’t hand out. Back in the good old days we could easily bring it all to the office and it would get scooped up in no time....
Your 2020 Guide to Preschool
The groundwork for successful experiences in the education system is largely established before Kindergarten even starts. Choosing a preschool can be a daunting task. There are a lot of factors that play into this decision, and the importance of each factor is...
Healthy Halloween Fruit + Veggie Board
Halloween is almost here and we are sharing an amazing last-minute, festive board from The BakerMama, which incorporates much needed vegetables into an adorable design. If you haven’t been, make The BakerMama’s Instagram and site a regular stop for inspiration...
Purple Thursday | Action Against Domestic Violence
Purple Thursday is a national day of action every October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It's an opportunity to raise awareness about domestic violence and an easy way for people to show their commitment to promoting healthy relationships. How can you help...
Cerebelly: Our Favorite Baby & Toddler Food Pouch!
As moms, we all want to give our kids a healthy start, and that’s why so many of us have made our own baby food. From those adorable first bites to enticing picky toddlers, feeding our kids can be rewarding, a struggle, or (in most cases), both. That’s one of the...
New Recipe | Veggie Chili
It’s officially chili season! Chili is one of our favorite Fall weeknight meals for so many reasons. First, it’s as easy as chopping up ingredients. Second, you can customize it in endless ways (vegan/meat, spicy/mild, gluten-free, etc.). Finally, you can put...
Rafael Magana M.D.: Experienced Cosmetic Surgeon in Riverside!
If you’ve considered giving yourself the gift of plastic surgery this year, Dr. Rafael Magana is a highly skilled and trained doctor located right here in Riverside, CT. He has NYC training and 13 years of postgraduate experience in cosmetic surgery. He even practiced...
The 2020 Private School Guide
It's that time of year again when Private Schools are holding their Open Houses for the following school year. This year will look very different with many schools holding Virtual Open houses to introduce their programs to parents and families, while remaining...
Fun Ideas to Keep the Spirit of Halloween Going in 2020
It's no surprise that Halloween is going to look very different this year. With COVID still a present risk, it's not realistic or appropriate to participate in traditional trick or treating. But that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the holiday on a smaller scale. ...
Classic Pumpkin Bread Recipe!
We’re calling it now—pumpkin bread is the new banana bread. And besides the fact that it is a delicious fall treat, the beta-carotene in pumpkin (converted to Vitamin A in the body) is a true powerhouse vitamin. It boosts the immune system, promotes eye health and...
The Best Apple Crumble Recipe!
This recipe was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor, Host to Perfection! Wondering what to do with all those apples you picked this weekend? We love this classic recipe from the talented sisters behind Host to Perfection, using pantry ingredients we all have...
70+ Black-Owned Businesses in Westchester You Can Support Now
It remains critical that we come together in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. We are continuing to listen, learn, support and take action and will be featuring more Black-owned voices and businesses throughout the site. To start, we are sharing a...
Apple Recipe Roundup
Wondering what to do with all of those apples you brought home from apple picking? Sure, you can eat them fresh, as is (maybe sprinkled with some cinnamon), or you can make a simple Apple Pie, but we thought it would be fun to find some other creative ways to use...
The Nurtury-Montessori – Day Care Program
The Nurtury is committed to promoting quality Montessori child care for children based on these key American Montessori Society concepts: The aim of a Montessori program is to foster the development of basic trust and to assist in the normal development of the...
At Home Dental Care with SuiteTooth
Mathew Barnett and Dr. Dani Mishaan founded SuiteTooth in 2019 with the goal of solving the biggest obstacle most patients have when it comes to going to the dentist – its inconvenient. Visiting a dentist with a family can wreak havoc on your schedule. Covid-19 has...
2020 Photography Guide
We're feeling all the Fall feels over here- apple picking, pumpkin-spice everything and of course Family Photos Sessions! It's the perfect time of year to layer up with your favorite sweaters and capture those sweet family moments- and just in time for your end of...