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COVID Vaccines for Kids Under 5: A Pediatrician Weighs In
Almost two-and-a-half years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, young children - from 6 months old to age 5 - are finally now eligible for a vaccine. Both the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration have endorsed the Moderna and...
Wine & Cheese Shops in Bergen County
In honor of National Wine & Cheese Day, we've listed out some of our favorite spots! Enjoy! bin52 Wine & Gourmet - Paramus Total Wine & More - River Edge Wine Ventures - Tenafly Mahwah Wines & Liquors - Mahwah Wine & Spirit World - Wyckoff Van...
Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream
A new book, Great Scoops: Recipes from a Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop, is a homemade ice cream-making bible, taking you through all the steps you need (including equipment purchases) and supplying endless recipes. In short, if you have making ice cream on your summer...
Beach Reads: 10 Titles To Make Your Summer Sizzle. Plus Best Bookstores in Bergen!
There’s nothing like a fantastic beach read - or a poolside page turner - to prove it’s the simple things in life that make mom content. When the foolproof formula (warmth + book + breeze) comes together, the trifecta feels downright luxurious! Here are ten titles...
8 Summer Air-Fryer Recipes to Try!
Air fryer recipes are so popular year round, but we love using the air fryer in Summer. If you need a break from grilling (or haave a rainy day!) it’s a fabulous way to whip up healthy eats, fast, without heating up the kitchen. Here’s a fun summer menu—made...
Help Your Child Have a Fun and Safe Camp Experience from Atlantic Health System
Patricia Cucolo, MD, a pediatrician with Atlantic Medical Group, offers tips so the summer stays focused on fun.
Patriotic Popcorn!
Recipe and c/o from South Orange County Moms Network. Fourth of July is right around the corner. This year take your popcorn up a notch and jazz it up with some chocolate, festive sprinkles and M&M’s! Only a few steps involved and I promise the whole...
The New Frosé: 9 Frozen Spiked Desserts for Summer!
Cheers to the Summer!
Backyard Bingo!
Backyard Bingo Card: Click to Download & Print
July 4th Celebrations in Bergen County: Fireworks, Festivals & More!
Independence Day is quickly approaching, and we've rounded up all of the July 4th celebrations happening in Bergen County. Beginning this weekend, you'll find lots to do all over Bergen. Read on to find an event near you and be sure to click on the site links for more...
Advice From The Dads of The Local Moms Network
Moms, let’s hear it for our other (better?) halves! As we approach Father’s Day, we want to shout out the men who love, support, and encourage our kids. Just like moms, Dads are born when their children are, so it takes time and practice to walk confidently in the...
Meet the Dad Behind Get Joy, Good Food For Dogs!
Moms who are mothers to both human kids and fur babies known that we’d do anything for our pets (and our kids!). That’s why we related so much to the story of Tom Arrix, a former Facebook executive who launched Get Joy in 2018 after his family’s pup, Cooper, was...
How to Prevent Summer Slide
Summer is finally here! It’s time for students to kick back and relax before preparing for the next school year. For many students, summer break means unwinding and focusing on having fun! Unfortunately, taking time away from learning can have a significant negative...
Meet the Founder of Gatsby Chocolate!
If you’re a chocolate lover but not so sweet on extra calories, you’ll definitely want to know about our newest find, Gatsby Chocolate! Founded by Doug Bouton, the cofounder of Halo Top ice cream, Gatsby Chocolate is the lowest-calorie chocolate you can buy....
2022 Virtual Activities Guide
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...
2022 Ultimate Pet Guide
We all know what an important role pets play in the family - and how much goes into caring for (and enjoying!) them. Bergen Moms has created a guide with curated resources for everything you need as a pet owner. Read on for more! PET WASTE MANAGEMENTDoodyCallsWe are a...
A Guide to Step-Parent Adoptions in New Jersey with Lyons & Associates
We spoke with our legal partners, Lyons & Associates on stepparent adoptions to help guide you through the process in New Jersey.
Laura’s Lean: Mom’s Little Secret!
Photo Credits: Elizabeth Lim of Beach Cities Moms Before we were moms, we didn’t realize one of the hardest parts of motherhood would be coming up with what to make for dinner Every. Single. Night. Pre-kids, cooking was a hobby, something we enjoyed doing as a break...
Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board
This Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board allows each member of your family to create a dinner plate they’ll love–and actually eat! Picky eaters may just choose chicken and rice, while more adventurous ones may add edamame, spicy Sriracha sauce or cilantro. We’ve been...
Father’s Day Gift Guide: What Dads Want, Need & Love!
Father's Day is upon us, and we've curated the best activities and gift ideas for that special guy in your life! FOR THE DAD WHO LIKES TO BE PAMPERED The Barber House is a modern-day barber salon that showcases grooming services that will allow an ordinary man to...