Parenting - The Monmouth Moms

Sunscreen for Kids: What Ingredients are Safe & What to Avoid

  We all know that sunscreen helps prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer. So it’s a no-brainer that we’re thinking about it more than ever as we head into summer. That’s why last week’s study on how readily sunscreens are absorbed into skin (and can...

The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide for Kids!

As a follow up to our Summer Reading Guide for Moms, we decided to put together a Summer Reading Guide for Kids, with recommendations from some of our moms across the country that make up The Local Moms Network. Check out their picks and freshen your reading routine...

Keeping Childcare Close to Home with an Au Pair

Childcare is one of the most challenging and significant decisions a family can make. As parents, we want a stable, yet flexible option that will also provide our kids with a nurturing, loving and enriching environment they’ll enjoy. It’s a tall order! This month, we...

Mac & Mia: High-Quality Kids Clothes, Delivered to Your Door

  Marie Tillman was, like all of us, a busy mom who wanted to spend more time with her five children—and less time running errands. One of her major challenges? Finding high-quality, beautiful clothing for her kids (now 17, 16, 14, 7 and 5). In 2014, she decided...

Vaping & Teens: What Parents Need to Know

The first thing you need to be aware of in regards to vaping? More teens are doing it—every single day. According to a recent study published by the University of Michigan, over 37 percent of 12 graders say they vaped sometime in 2018—compared to less than 28 percent...

Gracie the Goldfish: A Review of Local Swim Lessons

Growing up in New Jersey, I was always around water. Whether it be swimming at the pool club, heading to the beach, or taking a dip in our own backyard, we loved it. The idea of swim lessons wasn’t as common, merely being taught by our parents how to tread water, and...

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