The Local Moms Network

10/20/2026

Moms, we know career and kids can coexist...but some days just feel really hard.

If you’re grinding for a dream and need a boost, this latest episode of MomCast is a showstopper!

Sophie Chen Keller, bestselling author of Little Wonder, shares the unbelievable moment when years of devotion to her novel ended with a surprise call from Oprah !

Sophie Chen Keller shares so generously with Local Moms Network about the heartbreaking storyline of Little Wonder, plus:

✨ her unique experience raising her children in the U.S., China, and Germany

✨ why putting her oldest child in daycare was the turning point in her career

✨ how she tossed out the “ideal” of motherhood and replaced it with an authentic version of herself

Sophie will renew your faith in your dream!

Find MomCast on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to your shows.

10/20/2026

Like many moms following the Cornell 7 news, you may be thinking about how to talk to your kids about some of the important topics it brings up - including consent. As part of a new series on the Local Moms Network, ‘What to Say When’, psychologist Nicole Lipkin, founder of HeyKiddo, will share her tips, starting with age-appropriate points for our littlest kids.

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10/20/2026

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays and getting to experience it through my kids makes it that much more special. From picking out festive outfits and decorations and reading cute Halloween books, to our family costume tradition and trick or treating around town with our favorite friends, it’s all about making core memories and enjoying the spooky season.

I’m sharing a few of our Halloween must haves this year – some fun finds for cozy days at home, festive touches for the season and a few things that make Halloween night even more magical.

This story was contributed by Lindsey Harrison of New Canaan Moms and Darien + Norwalk/Rowayton Moms and Dear Elizabeth Interiors

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10/17/2026

Moms, it’s all chaos!

Little kids...big kids...we’re all just winging it.

Zibby Owens nails it in our MomCast interview: the moms around you are most likely watching with empathy rather than judgement.

This episode with Zibby Owens is the hug we all need this weekend!
Her new book “Between Chapters” makes space for all of us.
Which chapter of motherhood are you in?

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Local Moms Network

10/15/2026

If your kids are like ours, they love the tradition of a December Advent calendar. But if you have had your eye on the viral NeeDoh advent calendar and have had no luck, you’re not alone.

No need to stress—save that for when the Elf comes. There are plenty of other ways to add magic to December mornings. We’re sharing a roundup of festive advent calendars that will have kids big and small (and even adults) jumping out of bed to see what they’ll open that day.

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10/15/2026

Hilary Swank’s twins Aya and Ohm are now 3, and she’s adding baby #3 to her crew-at 52.

Previously the Oscar-winning actress told the Local Moms Network she was happy to be an older mom:

“I think if anything I was more present. I had done everything I wanted to do as an individual, so I was then confident and strong enough in who I was to be able to fully give myself (and my best self at that) to my babies.”

Read our full interview with this amazing mom at the link in our bio 👆

🎥: Hilary Swank

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Halloween is almost here, and we’ve rounded up some of our favorites for little ones, big kids & adults. Whether you’re looking for silly spooky fun or a horror film to cozy up to for date night, head to our blog for some classics and newer movies for all ages.

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