Parent Life
2026 Father’s Day Gift Guide
This Father's Day I'm sharing the gifts that I'm buying for my husband (or I've already bought for him!) See my picks below. I hope you're spoiling your number one guy this year - they deserve it!
Jon Gustin aka The Tired Dad: 6 Things We’re Taking from His MomCast Interview
Jon Gustin is known for his take on millennial fatherhood, and recently he sat down with MomCast to discuss his new book.
Got a Non-Sporty Kid? Here’s What Parents Should Know
Not all kids love sports. Here’s what parents should know about alternatives.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2026
This Mother's Day I'm sharing the gifts that I'm sending to my husband (or I've already bought myself!) See my picks below. I hope you're spoiled this year - you deserve it Moms!
A Mom’s Secret Sleep Weapon: Eight Sleep
This smart mattress is helping moms get the one thing we all need – more sleep.
Shorter Session Camps: A Great Way to Try Something New This Summer
Not only do “session” camps offer an opportunity for new campers to try out camps, but many of our top picks have availability.
5 Tips for a Fun Family Game Night
Winter is upon us, and that brings an opportunity for cozy nights in. Family game night is a wonderful tradition to start this year—and according to experts, family traditions can foster closeness and security for your crew. If you’re thinking about getting your game...
Wild Alaskan Company: 5 Reasons Moms Are Starting the New Year with This Healthy Eating Option
Getting dinner on the table every single night as a mom can feel like a lot—because it is a lot. At the busiest point of their day, amidst school pickup, activities and more, moms are often the ones tasked with shopping, preparing and serving a healthy meal. Too...
Dry January: A Chance to Rethink Mommy Wine Culture?
Could this month help reframe how we look at motherhood and drinking?
Local Moms Network and The College Corner’s 2026 College Prep Guide presented by Gorilla Grip
Local Moms Network and The College Corner's 2026 College Prep Guide presented by Gorilla Grip College prep has changed a lot since we were applying. “Between online applications, the huge increase in students applying, and the ripple effects of COVID, it’s a...
5 Ways to Center Yourself for the New School Year
Heading into a new school year after a fun summer can be a bummer for kids, and the transition can also put a huge burden on parents. “Moms may struggle with the invisible labor involved in getting everyone settled—things like getting the kids to doctors appointments...
Sunscreen for Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Sunscreen for kids is one of those necessary evils every parent deals with in summer. Most kids will whine or try to wriggle their way out of it, making it feel like you’re trying to put sunscreen on a wild animal instead of a kid. Plus, trying to decide which...
Introducing the 2025 Ultimate Baby Guide!
With so many baby products on the market, how do you decide what you actually need for your little one? Introducing the Local Moms Network Baby Guide – a trustworthy resource created by experienced moms, for moms. Whether you're a first-time parent or a seasoned pro,...
7 Reasons Why Moms Love Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
Getting a haircut for your kids can be a chore that moms dread. But when Linda and Scott Sharkey founded Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids over two decades ago, they were determined to make the experience fun for kids and easy for parents. Today, Sharkey’s offers great haircuts...
25 Reasons Your Elf Didn’t Move
Ah, the Elf. A mercurial fellow, he (or she) is apt to get himself into some questionable situations this season. Hanging from the mantle like a tiny daredevil? Taking a bath in rainbow sprinkles? Fishing in a questionably clean potty? There’s nothing...
New Year’s Resolutions: 5 Tips To Help You Keep Them
Setting intentions for the New Year, whether it be for health, motherhood, marriage or even work, can be inspiring and help you reach new goals. But keeping them, of course, is the hard part. We turned to two experts, therapist Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW, and Yale...
Sheer Health: A New App That Saves Moms Time & Money
Read our interview with Sheer Health Co-Founders Ben Howard (a dad of three) and Jeff Witten (a dad of two).
Meet the Doctor: Dr. Gerardo Santiago of The Children’s Dentistry of Naples!
This doctor opened his doors in June of 1995 and has been serving the Naples community ever since! He offers diagnostic and preventative + restorative services to children, patients with special needs, as well as emergency patients! Learn about his path to opening his practice, his advice for new dentist getting started as well as his favorite things to do around Naples in our latest interview.
Meet Karen Klein, VP of Product at Evite!
The executive and mom shares her story, including what’s new at Evite.
31 Screen-Free Ideas for August!
Thirty ideas – one for each day of this long month – to get you through, sane and (sometimes) offline.
