Meet a Dad: Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid has sold over 150 million copies, making it one of the bestselling children’s series of all times. Author Jeff Kinney is a verified celebrity in the genre, and was even named one of Time magazine’s Most Influential People. This week, we’re...
Dr. Harvey Karp Shares How to Stop Toddler Tantrums
Anyone else feel like their toddler’s tantrums have gotten more frequent, and more intense during the pandemic? We’re not sure if it’s all the extra time at home, less time at preschool or Mom’s fuse being shorter these days, but we’re hearing from a lot of...
Easy Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Cookies
Early on in the pandemic, we may have overdone it with the banana bread baking. But when we saw these nutritious cookies from our contributor CatwithaK Cooks, we knew we had to try them. Without any added sugar and with plenty of fiber, they make a great...
Meet a Mom: Alison Alford, MD, Founder of the Pediatric Headache Center of Richmond
Where are you originally from? I am originally from Lancaster, PA. Where'd you go to school & what's your current profession? I went to Conestoga Valley High school and then University of Miami for my Bachelor’s. I went to medical school at...
Time to Get Back Into the Swim of Things! Take the Safer Swimmer Pledge + Prepare for a Safer Summer 2021
After a challenging year, Richmond-area families are looking forward to returning to some “normal” summer activities in the coming months. Outings to the local pool? Check! Beach vacations with friends and family? Check! As families make their plans for summer fun,...
Healthy Alfredo Pasta Recipe
If you're trying to sneak more veggies into your family meals, this Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta from our contributor CatwithaK Cooks is a great start. For more recipes from The Local Moms Network, go tohttps://thelocalmomsnetwork.com/articles/recipes/. ...
Celebrating Moms of RVA
“I love that you are always happy to see me in the morning,” my son Evan said a few years ago. “That’s one of the reasons you’re such a great mom.” I won’t even pretend that I didn’t love that honest compliment from my firstborn. It made me feel appreciated, as...
Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love!
This Mother’s Day, we’re sharing some gift picks for all the amazing moms we know. Purchase them for any deserving mom in your life—yourself included. Happy Mother’s Day from all the moms here at The Local Moms Network! A Table in Paris by John Donohue...
Easy Recipe: Shaved Spring Salad with Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette
Easy no-cook recipe that is bursting with spring flavors? Yes, please. Thank you to our contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, for sharing another beautiful, seasonal and nutritious dish! For more easy and delicious recipes, go to...
Rainy Day Activity: DIY Soap Molds
This rainy day activity from our contributor Maria Provenzano is our favorite type of DIY—it's easy enough to do with kids, but the result is cute enough to give as a gift. You can customize the shapes for any holiday or interest by simply using different...