At a Glance: Mom groups often start big and naturally grow smaller over time as lives, kids, and emotional needs change. It doesn’t always mean there was drama. If you leave interactions feeling drained, guarded, or unlike yourself, your nervous system may be telling you something important. Quiet misalignment, changing values, or emotional exhaustion…
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Resolution to Better Things is the Prevailing Theme of the First Great South Bay News of 2026
The main message of this month’s edition of Great South Bay News (GSBN) is that better things are possible, and it will be on newsstands later this week. It wasn’t intentionally planned this way, but the content clearly conveyed this message through both our words and images. First, what better way to kick off…
MLK Day 2026 Events in New York: Things to Do, Family Activities & Volunteer Opportunities
MLK Day 2026 Events in New York: Things to Do, Family Activities & Volunteer Opportunities Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Jan. 19 this year. Discover the best MLK Day 2026 events in New York, including family activities, MLK Day of Service projects, volunteer opportunities, free museum programs, and weekend events. Psst… Check Out…
Record-Breaking Flu in New York: What Parents Need to Know Now
Record-Breaking Flu in New York: What Parents Need to Know Now At a Glance: Flu cases in New York have reached a record high Why vaccination still matters What steps to take to protect your family The past few weeks have been brutal in New York, with the flu hitting hard, ruining holiday plans,…
10 Three Kings Day Events Around New York City 2026
10 Three Kings Day Events Around New York City 2026 Three Kings Day, also called Epiphany, is celebrated on January 6 to commemorate the visit of the Three Wise Men. Especially popular in Hispanic, Spanish, and Latin American cultures, it is customary for children to receive gifts, enjoy King’s Bread (also known as Rosca…
More Moms Are Saying No to This Baby Shower Tradition, and Not Everyone Is Happy
More Moms Are Saying No to This Baby Shower Tradition, and Not Everyone Is Happy If you haven’t been to a baby shower lately, you might not know that they have changed quite a bit, and it’s causing tension in some families. The drama revolves around gifts, specifically whether to open them or not…
19 Great Places to Take Photos with Santa in New York City
Best Places to Take Pictures with Santa in NYC Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Queens Staten Island Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting one this year, a photo with Santa is a perfect way to celebrate the season and create memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re in or around New York, you’re…
Tylenol and Autism Claims Face Strong Expert Pushback
Tylenol and Autism Claims Face Strong Expert Pushback On September 22, 2025, President Donald Trump, joined by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Oz, held a press conference in which they asserted that taking Tylenol during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism and for that reason, they are…
5 Tips for Breastfeeding Success
While breastfeeding may come easy for some, it doesn’t for all moms. And no matter the journey or its length, nursing and pumping take tremendous amounts of time, energy and commitment.
7 Ways New Moms Can De-stress in Just 15 Minutes
New moms need to put themselves first! One of our deep-seated beliefs of motherhood centers on the innate selflessness that goes along with it, so it comes as no surprise that new moms are particularly vulnerable to feeling stressed, depressed, and basically exhausted. While we all want to do everything we can for our children […]