How can we protect our families from coronavirus? What should you do if you think your child is sick? To help answer some of our many questions related to coronavirus, we spoke to local pediatrician Naheed Rahman, MD, F.A.A.P., who is the founding physician of Steeplechase Pediatric Center. Aside from frequent hand washing, staying home, and social distancing there are still questions that come up for families with children. Here’s what she shared with us about how to help keep your family well and healthy during this pandemic.

  Restaurants  Let's face it, doing home-schooling/working and our regular routine being shifted can be quite unsettling. Though we try to do it all, we could all use some time saving from making some meals. There are so many local restaurants that are offering...

Covid-19 (often referred to as “coronavirus”) is clearly top of mind for all of us—moms, dads, and, as a result, kids. Even the littlest ears pick up things, and small kids can feel our anxiety as well as notice our actions. Bigger kids and teens, of course, are getting even more information from a variety of sources (some reliable, some not)—online, friends and sometimes, in school briefings about preparations for possible closures. We can’t completely shield our families from talk about coronavirus, but we can try to minimize any extra stress it places on our kids. We spoke to The Local Moms Network contributor, Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW, about what we should all know. Here are her best 5 tips

Running a household with kids can feel a lot like herding cats—nobody ever stops moving, and usually in different direction, only stopping every so often for a cuddle. Or maybe it’s more like being a cruise ship director, trying to keep fun going and chaos to a minimum? Either way, sticking to a schedule and making it known to everyone can help your entire be where they need to be (when they need to be), lower stress and prevent meltdowns. Here are some smart tips from Megan Schinella, behind lifestyle and parenting blog Camp by Mama.

Searching for some creative and fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s with your little ones this year? Well, as a self-appointed Valentine’s Day representative and real life craft expert, I’ve got you VERY covered! It can be tricky to find crafts that toddlers and little kids can handle but with a little help, your tot can totally tackle these simple (and adorable) V-Day craft projects!

A dog can be a wonderful addition to your family, if you understand what to expect and prepare accordingly. Read about our journey with our 2 furbabies Baxter, and Luc!

A regular date night out is a great thing, if you can make it happen. As any good therapist (or Instagram meme…) would say, the foundation of your family started with your relationship, so keeping it strong will benefit everyone. But date nights can be tricky to plan (read: finding a reliable babysitter) and expensive (read: paying said sitter plus whatever entertainment you choose for the evening). That’s why we also love a good date night in.