Parenting

7 Easy Ways to Recycle Everything from Carseats to Legos

Earth Day and beyond, learn more about recycling and use Earth as motivation to purge!

Why Camp?

Sleepaway camp provides a unique landscape for children to build independence, self-esteem and most of all resilience.

Phrases to Instantly Connect with Your Kids

5 phrases to INSTANTLY connect with your kids!

2022 Back to School Backpack Roundup

Although it may feel like summer has just begun, back to school is right around the corner! Whether your little one is heading to a half day of daycare or a full day of school and extracurriculars, they’ll need a bag to schlep their things back and forth. We’ve...

2022 Waterbottle Round Up

We all know that great intentions can sometimes lead us astray. Case in point, plastic water bottles! Of course, staying hydrated is a huge priority for us and our children. But after a summer spent at playgrounds, beaches, pools and sporting events, even the...

Mommy and Me Swimsuit Roundup!

We love a matching moment, especially in the summer☀️

Best Outdoor Toys for Summer

The Local Moms Network rounded up some of the best outdoor toys for summer – check it out!

Goldfish Swim School Shares – Swimsuit Color Matters

GLAMoms has been talking with Goldfish Swim School - Okemos about water safety and swimsuits. Yes, swimsuits! 🩱🩳 Did you know that your swimmer's swimsuit can have a huge impact on their safety in and around the water? We recommend parents choose brightly colored...

Spring Family Bucket List!

Here is a family bucket list to help you embrace Spring and explore nature together from AppleTree and Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool!

Toddler Tantrums & Triggers…And How to Stop Them

This original story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Harvey Karp, M.D. Toddler truth: Tantrums usually peak at 18 to 24 months, subside a bit, then crest again around 3.5 years. So, knowing how to prevent—and quell—these meltdowns now will for-sure pay...

Kids Books About Strong Women!

This story was contributed by Library Mom Rosemary D’Urso. Follow her on Instagram @librarymombooks and head to Librarymom.com for more book picks for kids! It’s Women’s History Month and I have the perfect picture book biographies to wow and inspire children!...

Vaccine Questions for Kids Ages 5-11

GLAMoms are 100% vaccinated! Check it out and The Local Moms Network share information about vaccines for 5-11 year olds.

Winter Collection from Rockets of Awesome!

The Local Moms Network recently shared a favorite—Rockets of Awesome. This mom-founded kids brand is not only fun and fashionable but their subscription and online shopping options make it super easy for busy moms to stay on top of wardrobe updates.

Generation 9/11: An Interview with the Filmmaker

The Local Moms Network shares a powerful interview with the filmmaker of Generation 9/11.

Meet Rockets of Awesome Founder Rachel Blumenthal!

Back to school shopping just got easier with this online brand of fun, unique clothes for kids!

60 Things to Teach Your Kids Before They Leave the Nest

60 things children should know before they leave the nest!

Why the Time is Now to Retire the Term “Super Mom”

We’d like to suggest we collectively stop using the term “Super Mom”. Every time we hear it we cringe a little, and we’re pretty certain whoever coined it hadn’t experienced the miraculous storm of motherhood. Here are three reasons why we think it should be shelved...