Christine McCallister | Greater Lansing Area Moms

End of Year Teacher Treat Ideas

It is cliche and every spring we ask the same question.  How is it possibly the end of the school year already?   Summer is just a calendar month away and we have some ideas for an end of school teacher treat!  And chances are, your children have an idea in mind and...

National Donut Day – June 2nd

“A donut is happiness with sprinkles on top…” author unknown. This one is a fun one and appropriate because the first Friday in June is NATIONAL DONUT DAY!  And any day is a good day for donuts!   Sometimes we do not include recommendations outside the Greater Lansing...

Lyme disease: What Parents Need to Know

May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and for families that live in areas where Lyme is prominent, it’s a top concern for Spring and Summer. The good news? Preventing Lyme disease is relatively straightforward. “The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid...

How to Use Affirmations to Boost Your Child’s Positive Inner Voice

Ever been told you’re your own worst critic? It happens to all of us. It’s likely a habit we learned long ago… and one we should do our best to break for our children, according to psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Niro Feliciano. “If you’re...

Moms are #morethanenough

As The Local Moms Network closes out Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we want to share an important reminder from psychologist and contributor Reon Baird-Feldman, PhD. #MoreThanEnough is a message of hope campaigned by the National Alliance on Mental Illness...

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