Parenting | Greater Lansing Area Moms

How to Think Positively Through Cognitive Reframing

The power of positive thinking is real. That also means that hearing our negative self-talk can create a negative attitude. To help us reframe our initial thoughts when things go wrong, psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Reon Baird-Feldman, Ph.D.,...

What It’s Like To Be a Parent of a Child with Down Syndrome

Maria and Danny Kalageropoulos are parents to 14-year-old Constantine who was born with Trisomy 21. Maria established North County Moms (a part of the Local Moms Network) in the San Diego, CA area. Here, Maria and Danny share what their son Constantine’s life with...

Why Camp?

Psychologist Dr. Tracy Brenner, “The Camp Counselor,” is working with Maine Camp Experience on the topic of mental health in a camp-related context. She is incredibly excited to support camps, campers, camp staff, and parents to promote social emotional development,...

Phrases to Instantly Connect with Your Kids

Saying “I love you” is fundamental in a healthy relationship with our kids. Those three words are so powerful. Still, we may notice our children craving more. As Valentine’s Day approaches, psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Reon Baird-Felman,...

How to Talk to Kids About Black History Month

February is Black History Month. If you’re looking for ways this month (and always) to celebrate Black History and have age appropriate discussions about race and racism, you’ll want to bookmark our latest interview with our psychology contributor, Reon...

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...