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Winter Clothes For Kids We Love!
Recently, we shared our favorite Back-to-School shopping secret weapon—Rockets of Awesome. This mom-founded kids brand is not only fun and fashionable (seriously, we wish these clothes came in our size!) but their subscription and online shopping options make it super...
Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Every holiday season, The South Shore Moms team curates a list of the best local sources for holiday gift giving! This year, we are proud to feature over 25 local boutiques, health and wellness services, fitness centers, restaurants and more in our holiday gift guide....
Coloring Is Not Just for Kids
This story was contributed by our wellness columnist, Michelle Calarco. We’ve all heard that meditation and yoga can reduce stress for us moms, but what about playtime? According to the Mayo Clinic, play can have serious benefits for adults and is linked with greater...
Pumpkin Pie Recipe: Thanksgiving Dessert, Done!
Kate McDermott, author of Art of the Pie, was a finalist for the prestigious James Beard award for chefs. She’s also mom to Duncan, 32, who started baking with her as a toddler. This classic pumpkin pie is a family favorite for Thanksgiving. Her secret, expert tip? It...
Cranberry-Pear Rooibos Iced Tea
Skipping the booze at Thanksgiving and the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that’s your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some smart...
2021 South Shore Holiday Happenings — UPDATED!
It's that time of year! Time for festivals, lights, hot chocolate, cookies, and visits from the big man in red, SANTA CLAUS! The holidays are such a special time of year and we are happy to see many of the holiday traditions that were cancelled in 2020 are back...
Honey & Jalapeño Sweet Potatoes
Looking to mix up your usual marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes this Thanksgiving? Try this spicy and sweet take on taters, which uses fresh peppers and honey for an updated, elevated take on the classic. Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing....
Sleep Better Tonight & Every Night
This story was contributed by our wellness columnist, Michelle Calarco. What parent doesn’t want a more restful night’s sleep? And yet many of us are struggling to fall and stay asleep. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
Trimino: A (Better) Sports Drink for Kids
The best products solve a problem, and our newest partner, trimino Protein Infused Water, did just that. When Bob Leary realized what was in the sports drinks his college athlete kids were drinking, he thought, there’s got to be a better option. “The genesis of...
SIMPLE YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP
This split pea soup is a perfect Sweater Weather recipe. Although soaking the peas takes a few hours (and can be done overnight), the actual recipe couldn’t be simpler. Freeze in batches for easy weeknight meals all Fall and Winter long. Thank you to our newest food...
Meet Soccer Superstar & Mom: Alex Morgan
In 2009, Alex Morgan joined the US Women’s soccer team, making history as the team’s youngest player, at just 22. Today, at 32, she’s a three-time Olympian, having taken home gold in London in 2012 and bronze this past summer in Tokyo. She helped the US win the World...
Kids World at SSSC
Kids World @ SSSC November Schedule Monday-Friday 9:30am-12:30pm Saturday 8:30am-11:30am (closed 11/20 and 11/27 for kids world birthday parties and private events — book your event today!) Location: South Shore Sports Center in Hingham (55 Recreation Park Drive) -...
Celebrate Halloween Safely
Social distancing may have put a damper on Halloween festivities last year but kids can safely get out their costumes this year. Magna Dias, MD, Chair of Pediatrics at Bridgeport Hospital and Regional Medical Director for Inpatient Pediatric Services at Yale...
Spooky Non-Candy Halloween Treats
Looking for some candy-free options for Halloween this year? Whether your child’s school doesn’t allow candy, you want to offer kids (and parents) a healthier option or want to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project (allergy-free options in a blue pumpkin), we have...
CHEWY PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES
If you loved the Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies we recently shared, you have to try this Pumpkin version! Our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore has done it again with these Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. They have chocolate chips (read: kid-friendly),...
Easy Pumpkin Chili Recipe!
This pumpkin chili recipe from Chef Debra Ponzek is a classic fall dish, full of seasonal flavors like pumpkin and butternut squash. Like all chilis, it’s versatile and can be made ahead and frozen, making it a go-to for busy autumn nights. Pumpkin Chili Serves 6 4...
Catching Up with Cohasset Learning Studio & Founder, Abigail Sullivan, Ed.D.
We recently caught up with Abigail Sullivan, Ed.D. - Founder & Owner of Cohasset Learning Studio Tell us about The Cohasset Learning Studio and how it came to be. Cohasset Learning Studio is a tutoring center, which offers two kinds of services: early...
Meet the Library Mom: Rosemary D’Urso
Rosemary D’Urso, also known as the “Library Mom,” has been The Local Mom Network’s go-to resource for fantastic book recommendations (for both kids as well as moms) for the past few years. From books to re ad to toddlers to summer reading picks, she never misses....
Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
These Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins are full of Fall flavor. Bake up a batch on the weekend to serve all week long as a grab-and-go breakfast! Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing. Go to kathleenashmore.com to find all her recipes or...
College Applications: How to Help Your Child Stand Out
Applying to college has never been easy, but over the past 20 years, it has become more competitive than ever. That means if you’re helping your kids apply to college, you’re playing a whole different ball game than when you were up at bat. That’s why we were thrilled...