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Meet an Orthodontist (and cat mom!) - Dr. Tamara Kroboth of Valley Orthodontics. Where are you originally from, and where do you live now? I am born and raised on Long Island in Bethpage.  I then attended Stony Brook University (Where I met my husband, Alex in...

Have leftover jelly beans from Easter? Make these adorable jelly bean bracelets from South Orange County Moms! The children can line up their jelly bean designs and then crafty parents can handle the needle and thread. Enjoy!     Ingredients: Jelly Beans Sewing...

Leah Koenig is a Brooklyn, NY-based mom of two and cookbook author—her latest, The Jewish Cookbook, was published by Phaidon in 2019. She’s known as an authority on modern Jewish cooking, so just in time for Passover, we asked her to share one of her favorite holiday...

Navigating Menopause: The Questions Your Doctor Should Be Answering Written by Jen Scheinman, MS, RDN, CDN Jen Schienman, MS, RDN, CDN is a seasoned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in nutrition...

    Easy no-cook recipe that is bursting with spring flavors? Yes, please. Thank you to our contributor, Kathleen Ashmore, for sharing another beautiful, seasonal and nutritious dish! For more easy and delicious recipes, go to...

Spring Break in Northern Westchester is always a treat!    Warmer weather and more events happening, means more community and we are here to share with you some great ways to have fun this spring break if you are staying local!         Katonah...

  When people who love to travel have kids and start traveling as a family, resorts that cater to children can be a littleunderwhelming. Twenty-five years ago, Gwenn and Mark Snider found themselves in that position. “We had three littlekids, and loved to travel...

The countdown to summer fun has begun—time to start planning for camp! Westchester offers an incredible selection of local day camps for all ages and interests. The Local Moms Network 2025 Westchester Day Camp Guide is your go-to resource, making camp planning quick...

We're thrilled to chat with Dan Casterella, local expert in holiday cheer. He’s a committed community member and the CEO of American Christmas, the company behind the breathtaking holiday displays that bring New York City’s most iconic locations—like Rockefeller...

Choosing the right school for our children is a big decision and we know that it can feel overwhelming. To help you navigate this process, Northern Westchester, Rivertowns, Rye & Rye Brook, Scarsdale, and Sound Shore Moms have put together valuable information and...

Photo by Kelly Postiglione, Sound Shore MomsFall is in the air, and that means it’s time for one of our favorite family traditions—pumpkin picking! Westchester County is home to some amazing farms that offer more than just the perfect pumpkin.  To help you plan your...

Want to wow your family for the Jewish New Year? This Fig & Pomegranate Brisket is the perfect way to please a crowd and honor tradition during Rosh Hashanah. Celebrated cookbook author Adeena Sussman calls this meal one of the "crown jewels of Shabbat and holiday...

Great local spots to choose from to go Apple Picking for the fall!