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5 Reasons Why Moms Should Play Sports!
As we head into Fall, many of us are signing our kids up for Fall sports—and reminiscing about our own childhood sports careers. What we should be doing? Signing ourselves up, too. Experts say sports aren’t just for kids, and moms especially should stay in the game to...
Meet Nicole Israel, Esq!
Meet Nicole Israel! This NJ mom shares her favorite summer destinations, why moms are in a league of their own, and how proper estate and trust planning can give parents, caregivers, and moms peace of mind.
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...
How to Be an Ally to Your LGBTQ+ Child
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and we wanted to share with our followers how we can best support kids everywhere, and be advocates for them. We asked Amit Paley, the CEO & Executive Director of The Trevor Project, a nationwide suicide prevention and crisis...
COVID-19 Vaccine: Grandparent Visits, Travel & More!
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out nationwide, we’re starting to wonder what this means for our families and routines. How will the vaccines change visits with grandparents, who have been prioritized for immunization? And is spring break/summer travel...
Bergen County Code Ninjas: Teaching Today’s Kids to be the Problem Solvers of Tomorrow
Did you know that all Bergen County Code Ninjas are owned by people who live right in Bergen County? There are so many great things to learn about these local businesses! Coding has been called "the literacy of the 21st century” for good reason. Just like math,...
Meet Kate Nazario of Compassionate Counseling
Hi Moms! My name is Kate and I’m a mommy to a sassy, independent 20 month old! I’m also a Licensed Professional Counselor in NJ and have been on both ends of the therapy spectrum – as a client and professional. I struggled with my own postpartum anxiety after...
How a Busy Mom Uses CBD Throughout Her Day
Credit: Jenn Olson Previously, we’ve shared all about Press Pause, a mom-founded CBD brand we love. Recently, we spoke with one of the two founders, Dawn Fable, about how busy she has been during the pandemic. Not only is she a mom of three with another full-time job...
Breast Health and the Pandemic: What to Know That Could Save Your Life
During these busy, stressful times, it can be really hard to take care of your own health. Our kids’ emotional, educational, physical AND other needs can take up 150 percent of our time. But skipping basic self-care can be counterintuitive. Any mom who has taken 30...
Who We Play For: Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Did you know that Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death amongst student athletes and on school campuses? And that 1 in 300 kids have an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk? That’s why the parents behind Who We Play For (WWPF) formed a...
Meet a Dad: Arthur Lih III of LifeVac!
Arthur Lih with Killian, a boy saved by LifeVac. Arthur Lih, III is the Inventor and CEO of LifeVac, an upper airway clearance device that can save someone from choking to death. The device has saved 78 lives around the world to date—including the lives of 27...
Meet Rebecca! The Owner of Noteworthy Academy of Music Answers our Questions About Music Instruction, Thriving Through Pandemic Closures and More!
With so many businesses just opening their doors again, we wanted to speak with Rebecca from Noteworthy Academy of Music, to hear about her business, when to get your child started with Music Education, and how Noteworthy was able to survive and thrive during mandated...
Working Moms & COVID-19: What One New Survey Found!
Working moms have undoubtedly been dealt an almost impossible hand with COVID-19. An already tough position—toggling between work and home—got 10 times harder as they were combined during quarantine.
Fall Music Enrichment with Noteworthy Academy of Music!
Bergen North Moms recognizes that so many parents are looking for worthwhile enrichment activities for their children this fall. We are so thrilled to announce that we have connected with the fabulous owners of Noteworthy Academy of Music. They were so excited to...
5 Ways to Get Kids to Wear Masks
5 Ways to Get Kids to Wear Masks
Stony Hill Farms Welcomes Families to New Jersey’s Sunflower Festival!
Hidden in the heart of Chester, New Jersey, Stony Hill Farms is welcoming families back safely to their annual Sunflower Festival this August. This family owned and operated farm showcases 8 varieties of over 50,000 sunflowers across 2.5 acres of land. Guests...
Easel Paper: My Favorite Summer Boredom Buster
Here is a quick tip from your Bergen North Moms. With three children of different age levels, abilities and interests, sometimes its challenging to find activities that are simple, easy to set up, and will occupy their time. My oldest is and 8 year old boy, who...
A Black Mother’s Cry: An Essay by Sara Hood
Thank you to The Local Moms Network contributor Sara Hood for sharing this powerful and personal essay. Where do we go from here? What’s the solution? Why did it take this particular moment in time for everyone to wake up? Did the [COVID-19] pandemic and our lack of...
COVID & Kids: What to Know About the New Inflammatory Syndrome
Have you been hearing about the inflammatory syndrome being linked to COVID-19 cases in kids? This new development is frightening for families, especially as we weigh the possibility of camp, and school not too far on the horizon. We reached out to the experts at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital for more information and insight.
Spring is here! That means it’s time to consider tick, mosquito and flea control
Spring is here and that means it’s time to consider tick, mosquito and flea control. Protect yourself, your family and your pets this spring!