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How to Think Positive!
Psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Reon Baird-Feldman, Ph.D., explains a powerful technique called cognitive reframing.

Why Sleepaway Camp?
Find all the reasons sleep away camp could be an amazing experience for your kids!

Meet the Founder of Bleuet!
Bleuetgirl is a line of first bras that are comfortable for all children, even those with clothing sensitivities. The Local Moms Network spoke to Elizabeth about her age-appropriate, size inclusive line, what separates it from other training bras, and more.

Meet the Seltzers
How many children do you have? Tell me more about them! We have 2 girls - Jordan will be 3 in April, and Sasha is almost 5 months. Jordan is hilarious, funny and sweet and so far LOVES her baby sis. Who knows what Sasha will grow into but she's a very happy,...

Griffiths’ Property Management
Building community is one of our biggest goals here at Hamptons Moms and Jillian "Jill" Griffiths, owner and operator of Griffiths Property Management has community spirit in her blood. Jillian is a native of East Hampton and she has volunteered for The Retreat, the...

Meet Jonathan and Rene Shapiro; Lifelong Entrepreneurs fom the South Shore of Long Island
After scaling their neighborhood women’s clothing boutique into a fashion phenomenon they walked away from it all to charter a new course into the wellness space with their CBD Brand Mindset Wellness. Their story is similar to many others who are over-prescribed...

A 2021 East End Apple Picking Guide
As the sun sets on summer and autumn approaches on Long Island, area residents flock to the East End to celebrate the change of seasons with a perennial favorite family activity: apple picking. Here’s where to go apple picking in the Hamptons and on the North Fork...

Meet Emily Knauer – The Woman Behind Creativities with EEK
Born in upstate NY, Emily Knauer moved to NYC in 2013 for her senior year at FIT. After graduating in 2014, she worked in wholesale and marketing in New York but continued to feel unfulfilled. In 2019, she chose to exit the industry, go back to school for child...

Patrick J Peters III The Artist
PJPIII is many things; most of all he is a CREATOR.Philantropist: https://www.inmyscrubs.com / Manyasone.orgEntrepreneur: (Co Founder) https://jump450.comInvestor: https://ouraring.com/ / https://www.goodmoney.com/ / https://reserve.org/protocol PJPIII: THE ARTIST...

Does My Child Need Summer Reading Remediation?
Finally! School’s out! Here’s to fun, sun, and a chance to reset for our kids. Many of us as parents are excited to give our kids time outside, time at camp, and time with friends, but we are also aware that after the ups and downs of this past school year, our...

Meet A New Kind of Campus
Avenues: The World School is excited to continue being a part of the Hamptons community next school year and beyond – plus, is now offering a new program to families. Students in grades 6–12 now have the option to pair the Studio Hamptons and New York City experiences...

Meet the Female Executives Behind Flow Alkaline Spring Water!
Anyone else feel like staying hydrated is a constant battle? Especially as we head into summer, increasing your water intake is so crucial to your health. But if you’re not great about drinking water (hello, coffee and wine!) you should definitely try our newest...

Vaccinated + ready for a long weekend in Florida? Miami, Palm Beach or Delray? Well that depends on your vibe, lucky for you I’ll help you decide
Bienvenido a Miami 4 days in Miami with kids but you want to be in the scene as well ? Stay: 1Hotel South Beach (request ocean views above the 6th floor) Pro tip: book all of the kids' camp activities prior to your stay it books up very fast esp if you’re traveling...

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Best Ski Resorts Near NYC For Families (All Under 3 Hours)
Photo Courtesy: Tram DaoMount Peter Due to COVID-19, many families are continuing to stay local this year. This means the Rocky Mountains, the Swiss Alps, and other popular ski destinations may not be an option for many families. You can still hit the slopes, however!...

Kids Are Yoga
Kids Are Yoga is led by Claudia and Kristin who are certified Children’s Yoga instructors, teaching for over ten years. Kristin started a Kid’s Yoga/Movement Co-op in Brooklyn and Claudia, is one of the most highly accomplished and sought after Yoga instructors in the...

COVID-19 TESTING LOCATIONS
FREE COVID TESTING available in three locations: Stony Brook University in the South Parking Lot, 100 Old Riverhead Road in Hampton Bays and 300 Center Drive in Riverhead as of 11/24/2020 - See details below.

Parenting During the Pandemic: Easy as ABC?
This essay was contributed by Rachel Perks, PhD, mom of one and author of The Little A-Z: A Companion for First-Time Mothers and Their Partners “You Got This” “We are in this together.” “Stay the course.” These days it is easy to mistake ourselves for extras in a...

Beyond Mom’s Randi Zinn on Raising Biracial Children
Randi Zinn, the mom behind the popular podcast, The Going Beyond with Randi Zinn Podcast, has made a career out of helping other moms find themselves again after having kids, through mindfulness, wellness and self-love. Previously, we featured this talented mama of...

How to Dry Fresh Lavender
There are multiple ways of drying lavender. Most lavender drying enthusiasts suggest sticking to the manual drying methods to ensure that the quality of blossoms and plant essential oils are maintained. Counter drying lavender Lavender dries fairly quickly, simply...