Meet A Mom

Get to know this North Shore born and raised Wilmette mom of 3 littles and the founder of Matrescence Therapy, Lauren Ratliff, LCSW, PMH-C

Meet-a-Mom featuring Susie Thorpe! Susie grew up in Hinsdale, but more recently moved back with her husband and 3 kids. Susie is the owner/founder and lead speech-language therapist of Seasons Therapy Group. Learn more about Susie, her family, and what she loves most about our neighborhood.

Meet-a-Mom, Christina Scalise-Morrissey! Christina is a Hinsdale mom of 2 and a 35 year resident! Christina is also the owner f Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies. Read all about Christina and learn more about the amazing things that Hummingbird has to offer!

This Hinsdale mom of 3 just launched Raising Addy, a place to learn, share ideas and support parents of special needs children. Read all about Christine and her amazing family!

Meet Erin, La Grange mom of twins and creator of Mom Minutes. You will love reading all about Erin and the amazing solution she created during the pandemic!

Meet-a-Mom featuring Sam Lindenmeyer! Sam is a Clarendon Hills wife, mom to 3, co owner and educator at Level Up Academy. Read all about Sam, her family, and how Level Up Academy may be the perfect fit for your little one.

Colleen Napleton is a mom, a psychologist and an expert in child development. Colleen is also the mom behind The Center for Balanced Parenthood and you will love learning more about Colleen and her amazing business that grew from life in a pandemic. Read all about Colleen and her amazing family and business!

Meet-a-Mom featuring Leslie Danford! Leslie is a mom of FOUR young children, and creator of Vitaminis, a functional food and beverage brand for kids and families. Leslie is from Western Springs and is loving her return to the Western Burbs! Read all about Leslie and what she likes best about our neighborhoods.

Meet Jamie! Local mom, real estate agent with d’aprile properties and Hinsdale born and raised. Read all about what Jamie and her family love best.

Meet-a-Mom featuring Dr. Lauren Shelton. Lauren is mom to an adorable little guy and loves living in the Western Suburbs. Lauren and her husband are co owners and chiropractors at Root & Bloom Chiropractic in Clarendon Hills.

Meet-a-Mom featuring Stephanie Upson! Stephanie is a wife, mom to 4 (in 4 years!) and owner of OPA PLATIA, a company that was created to celebrate the special connection that comes with being part of a community. Learn more about Stephanie, her amazing family and her clothing line that truly celebrates all of us and our community!

Meet-a-Mom featuring Christie Cuthbert! Christie is a former Hinsdale Mom to FOUR Boys (a set of TRIPLET Boys + Big Brother) and author! You will love reading about Christie’s local favorites and what keeps them coming back each summer! Christie’s books are fantastic and you can even catch her LIVE for a special story time, Monday June 14th at The Hinsdale Farmer’s Market on the Library Lawn at 11am!

Meet-a-Mom featuring Jen Alsman! Jen and her husband chose Clarendon Hills to raise their two daughters and we are so glad they did! Jen is an active philanthropist, health coach and founder of YOUnique Balance Health Coaching.

Meet-a-Mom featuring Larysa Domino! You have likely seen her “Domino Effect” ads and signs all over town, now get to know this amazing mom and real estate agent a little better! Fun Fact: Larysa grew up here!

Meet-a-Mom, Mistie! Mistie is a mom to 3 girls, personal trainer, owner and creator of Wiggle: Tooth Fairy Registry, author and volunteer extraordinaire!

Meet-a-Mom featuring, Debbie Levinthal. Debbie, her husband and their four children live in Hinsdale and are very involved in Hinsdale Schools. Debbie is a former high-school math teacher, an advocate for all students (including those with food allergies), and currently running for the D86 School Board.

Meet-a-Mom featuring, Peggy James! Peggy is a 17 year Hinsdale resident, wife, mom to FOUR, an active volunteer throughout our community and currently running for D86 Board of Education. Read all about Peggy, her beautiful family and why she is running and what she stands for.

Meet-a-Mom featuring Katrina Kern! Katrina is a wife, mom of two and owner of Contours of Hinsdale.

Meet-a-Mom featuring Rachel Murphy. Rachel and her husband live in Clarendon Hills with their 3 children. Not only will you love learning more about Rachel, but you will also be introduced to the amazing, Nita’s Love Train!