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When to Call a Therapist: Signs for Parents

By Rachel Riley Fancher, PsyD (bio below)   Many parents wonder at one time or another if their child needs therapy. However, most parents are unsure about what is typical child or teen behavior and what is a sign of something more. Childhood and adolescents can...

Lake Bell On Her New Movie, Saying No to Helicopter Parenting & More!

We’re calling it now: One of the biggest movies for kids this summer is bound to be The Secret Life of Pets 2, which is out June 7 and which we recently previewed.  Clever writing, skilled animation and smart messages (a warning about helicopter parenting is a theme...

The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide for Kids!

 As a follow up to our Summer Reading Guide for Moms, we decided to put together a Summer Reading Guide for Kids, with recommendations from some of our moms across the country that make up The Local Moms Network. Check out their picks and freshen your reading routine...

ParkSchool: A One-of-a-Kind Early Childhood Program to Know About!

Moms love flexible preschool options which is why Chicago North Shore Moms is excited to help introduce ParkSchool, a one-of-a-kind early childhood educational program for 2, 3 and 4 year olds! Read on to see what makes ParkSchool an exceptional learning experience...

Meet a Mom: Micaela Birmingham of Scary Mommy

 Launched in 2008, Scary Mommy is a guilty pleasure for millions of moms—including us. The site’s intelligent take on tough mom issues are must-reads, and its no holds barred video series (from Momsplained to Preggo Nancy) is addictive. So Chicago North Shore...

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