Travel Recs - Chicago North Shore Moms

4 Childcare Personalities You’ll Find in Suburbia

“Every town has its own childcare ‘personality,’” says Suburban Jungle Strategist Alli Levine. “Kids may go from preschool to extended care. Parents may pick up from school every day. In other towns, driving nannies take kids from parks and playdates to...

Traveling with Kids? How to Pack a Perfect Carry-On!

Flying with kids this Winter? For most moms, that means prepping ahead by thoughtfully packing a well-stocked carry-on. Before kids, your carry-on might have typically only held some noise-cancelling headphones, the latest magazines and a book—stuff to pass the time....

We’re Vibin: 8 Fresh Date Night Ideas

As parents, date night with our significant other is a rare commodity but much needed here and there! Here are our 8 date-night “pairing” favorites to help you get a move on your plans! Keep it mellow with a play and great dinner or pick up the energy with...

NYC with Kids: What You Need to Know for a Fabulous Trip

This story originally appeared on Palm Beach Moms—thank you to our sister site for sharing this amazing guide to NYC!Where to sleep:The Plaza – Sleep in a piece of history; built in 1907, it has lost none of its original luster. If you really want to indulge, book the...

The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide!

 If we’re being real here, summer reading for moms can be a bit of a pipe dream, particularly for those of us who have young kids (as in, you need to be 100 percent focused on them to keep them alive). Or kids with crazy sports schedules. Or full-time jobs. Etc., etc....

3 Rules for Sending my Kids Near Water

 Here in Chicago, hot sunny days at the pool or beach may seem unreachable still. If your family is one of the many flocking to warmer weather geographies and water-side lounging this spring break, NOW is the perfect time to brush up on important water safety tips....

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