Preparing Our Kids for a Return to School, Day Care, Camps in this COVID World
For many kids across the country, camp or a return to daycare will be the first time they’ve encountered the new safety protocols for COVID-19. It also may be the first time they’ve socialized in a group setting, having been social distancing at home for the past few...
Talking to Our Kids About Race
As we speak to our children about race, it can be hard to know what to say and how to say it. To get some input on how to address these complex issues in a way that kids can understand, we reached out to Dr. Carlin Barnes, MD and Dr. Marketa Wills, MD, MBA, both Harvard-trained psychiatrists, who recently co-authored “Understanding Mental Illness: A Comprehensive Guide to Mental Health Disorders for Family and Friends”. Here’s what they had to say.
Fourth of July Blueberry Pie
The Perfect Pie for the 4th!
Cutest Firework Watermelons
These are a MUST for your 4th of July Picnics
4th of July Recipe Roundup
4th of July Recipes? Got them right here!
Meet-a-Mom, Mary Markou
Meet-a-Mom featuring Mary Markou! Mary is a wife, mom to three, SVP, Corporate Communications at Publicis Media, and a board member of Western Springs Neighbors and Newcomers. Read all about Mary here.
Every Kid Wins – Pinstripes Art Challenge!
Every Kid Wins – Pinstripes Art Challenge!
Meet a Dad: Owner and CEO of Pinstripes, Dale Schwartz!
Owner and CEO of all 13 Pinstripes locations across the country (Northbrook is the flagship location). The Lake Forest dad couldn’t be nicer, more business savvy and… well, busy.
Meet-a-Mom, Stephanie Tuthill
Meet-am-Mom featuring Stephanie Tuthill. Stephanie is a wife, mom to 3, a speech language pathologist, and one of the voices behind @tiny.talkers, a free speech and language resource for parents and caregivers of little ones.
4 Things More Important Than Chiropractic for Back Pain
4 Things More Important Than Chiropractic for Back Pain It’s common knowledge that chiropractic care helps adults with back pain, neck pain, and headaches. While many adults may begin to seek out care for their constant headaches, sciatica or back pain, we often find...
Meet-a-Mom, Carrie Dolan
Meet-a-Mom featuring Carrie Dolan. Carrie is a wife, mom to three, lead teacher at The Dailey Method in La Grange, and an active board member of 100 Women Who Give a Damn. Read all about Carrie!
Racism: Starting the Conversation with your kids, by Susan Stutzman, LCPC, RPT-S
The hard truth is that America has a history of racism, and, in order to work towards changing this big problem parents need to start talking about this problem with their children.
West Suburbs Real Estate Update, by Nichole Veihman with @properties
People are unsure about so much right now, but surprisingly, real estate doesn’t have to be one of them. I wanted to share some insight on the market and changes in real estate related to COVID, so you can see if now is the right time for you buy or sell.
Have you Ever Considered Pelvic Floor Therapy? Here’s Why I Am Loving It!
Have you ever chuckled knowingly at the Mom Memes? You know the ones that go something like this, “Sometimes I laugh so hard tears roll down my legs” or maybe the thought of jumping jacks or long car rides with no bathroom leave you concerned. For me, it’s all of the...
UPDATED!Summer Camp Guide
UPDATED!The Local Summer Camp Guide is here with some great options for your little ones! Summer dreaming in full effect over here…
Meet-a-Mom Kathryn Cherne
Meet-a-Mom, Kathryn Cherne. Kathryn is a wife, mom to twins, and the owner and lead designer of Design Inside.
Resource: What do we tell our children about racism and discrimination?
With so much to say, yet no words can be found, I wanted to share with you some resource pages I am using to help navigate how to talk to my children about the current events of our country, racism, and discrimination. 31 Children's Books to Support Conversations on...
Literacy Tips
Some great tips on literacy as we enter into the summer months.
Great Mexican Food at Home!
Great Mexican Food at Home!
Meet-a-Mom, Courtney Casey
Meet-a-Mom featuring Courtney Casey! Courtney is a wife, mom to two, founder and principal of Courtney Casey Interiors.