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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 where children feel safe to...

6 Tips on Getting Kids Emotionally Ready for the School Year

This story was provided by The Local Moms Network Contributor Caitlyn Dunn, LCSWGetting our children emotionally ready for school entails getting our children to a place where they are open, willing, and able to try. They have a general feeling that “I can...

Build the Perfect “She Shed”

This story originally appeared on Southern Motion, a manufacturer of high-quality reclining furniture. Man Caves, where men have their own space to relax, watch TV, and enjoy their hobbies, have been around for ages. But isn’t it time for the ladies to have a piece...

The Local Moms Network College Admission Special: Part 1

Whether your kid is entering preschool or his senior year this September, we’ve all heard about the massive college admissions scandal, where wealthy parents (including celebrities like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman) paid to bribe coaches, forge standardized...

NYC with Kids: What You Need to Know for a Fabulous Trip

This story originally appeared on Palm Beach Moms—thank you to our sister site for sharing this amazing guide to NYC! Where to sleep: The Plaza – Sleep in a piece of history; built in 1907, it has lost none of its original luster. If you really want to indulge, book...

The Power of a Smile—and a Mother

When Lisa Lori’s first son, Zack (now 18) was born, the doctors told her he had a rare condition, facial paralysis, which would impact his ability to not only move his face (including the capacity to form a smile), but also to eat and speak properly. Her other sons,...