Choosing a water bottle for your family can turn out to be surprisingly complex. Straw or spout? Glass, plastic, or stainless? Screw-on or push-button lid? You get the point. We polled our network of moms across the country for their tried-and-true favorites. The...
In light of the tragic floods that took the lives of 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic in Texas, many parents of sleepaway campers are on edge. The Local Moms Network asked Alicia Skovera, Executive Director of the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, to...
Ah, summer—the time when our active kids jump right in the water for lots of swimming.Then, ouch. Or, double ouch. Sometime later, the ear pain sets in, maybe with some other unpleasant symptoms (more on that below)… Connecticut Children’s ear, nose and...
How old are your kids and how long have you lived in Westport? I have two kids: Teddy (11) Sadie (8), and we’ve been in Westport for 6 years. How did you end up where you are now in terms of your job? I’m a clinical psychologist and my primary job is in private...
As a mom, you’ve mastered the art of multitasking, but sometimes you just want to enjoy a cocktail without the whole production. Enter SipMARGS, a ready-to-drink sparkling margarita made with real tequila. Whether you’re planning the perfect weekend...
Whether you go to Nantucket every summer or you’re planning a trip this year for the first time, making it fun for the whole family is always top of mind. And by the whole family, that includes parents, too! That’s why Layla Lisiewski, CEO of The Local Moms Network,...
