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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,...

2023 Summer Camp Guide Summer is coming and so are some amazing local camps! Be sure to scroll all the way down to find the perfect camps for your little ones. Cheers to sunshine and summertime!Thank you to our sponsor, Larysa Domino. Drop the kiddos off at camp and...

Dale Schwartz spent years working in the financial and pharmaceutical sector, but always dreamed of opening a bowling alley. In 2006, the dad of three young kids launched Pinstripes, which is everything you *don’t* expect from a bowling alley – gorgeous design,...

One fun way to make ALL kids feel included this Halloween.

It is clear that Hinsdale LOVES Halloween! We have rounded up some of the most festive homes and think you and your BOO Crew will have a spooky good time driving by these houses! Special thanks to Larysa Domino--the woman in the know for all things HOME!

Do your kids love computers? That’s a rhetorical question, of course—we haven’t met a child who doesn’t love devices. CodeSpark Academy is an educational app channeling this generation’s tech affinity into an enriching learn-to-code experience for kids 5 to 9....

When it comes to educational opportunities for our children, flexibility is key! Virtual Learning can be highly adaptable and often a more efficient way to meet students where they are academically, emotionally, and socially. Kids can learn on their own schedule, and...

September is a busy time, but it also feels like a chance to forge a fresh start. This year, we’re committing to cooking a few healthy meals a week for our families, and if that’s on our September list as well, you’ll want to check out a new app from actress and vegan...

When Hillary mentioned that she would like to invite her entire soccer team to her birthday party, my first thought was, well NOT in our house then. Ha ha. Nothing like needing to entertain 15 *active* 10 year olds to make you really search for the perfect party...

One in every 13 kids has food allergies and my son, Ryan, is one of them. I am a food allergy mom. I am always thankful that Ryan is healthy, but everyday I am worried. I am cautious. I am checking and double checking very single food item I buy.  I bring Ryan home...

As moms, we’re usually behind the camera instead of in front of it. While that means that our phones are full of fun photos and memories of our families, we unfortunately aren’t *in* any of those photos. Shoott, a female-run company making professional photography...

If I am being honest it was far past time to start really taking care of my skin before the pandemic even began, but you know kids, life, etc. got in the way and I had let it go. Then it allllllll shut down, and then it was time to rebook the kids on alllllll the...

With just over a month away to SPRING BREAK, I’m starting to think of all the things on my to do list that need to be done to make this trip happen. But, what if we (as moms), took time to do something for ourselves in spring break prep? What if you could head into...

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Whether your kids are into football or not, having something to keep them occupied during the big game can be clutch. All the adults will then be able to enjoy the action on the field (not to mention the...