Every Kid Wins – Pinstripes Art Challenge!
Join the Pinstripes art contest – every child is a winner! Click for contest details!
Easy 4th of July Recipes!
This patriotic recipe roundup is a perfect place to start if you need last-minute menu ideas!
Help Your Child Prepare for Camp & School COVID-19 Protocols
While each camp, daycare center, and preschool will follow different specific protocols, this article provides guidance to parents thinking about these changes in their child’s lives.
He’s 8 and He’s Black
This personal essay is written by Black North Shore resident, mother and children’s author, Janea D. Harris. The essay poignantly describes her personal experience raising a Black family in America.
Meet a Mom: Meet Zumba Instructor, Kate Wettergren!
Meet Glenview mama of 3 teens and Zumba Instructor by night, Kate Wettergren! This amazing mama is dancing her way through COVID 19 to provide strength and endurance whilst raising money for Moraine Township Food Pantry and to Feeding America!
Meet a Dad: Owner and CEO of Pinstripes, Dale Schwartz!
This Lake Forest father of four couldn’t be nicer, more business savvy and… well, busy.
Meet a Dad: Meet the Salt Guy, Mike Kaplan!
Meet local dad of three and owner of North Shore Salt Therapy Center, Mike Kaplan!
Meet The Moms Behind Zipped Bags!
Get organized in style with these chic pieces—and meet the moms who started the line.
New Summer Read: Author Laura Hankin’s book, Happy & You Know It!
We speak to the author of one of this summer’s funniest books—all about mom culture.
Meet a Dad: Meet VP of CreateOn, Steve Rosen!
It’s a special edition Meet a Dad with VP of CreateOn, Steve Rosen!
Top 5 Community Picks for Father’s Day 2020!
Father’s Day 2020! CNSM pulled together (based on community feedback) a few great ideas that dad and the whole fam can enjoy!
Meet a Mom: Megan from The Mom Project!
Meet Winnetka mama of four wee ones and Talent Manager from The Mom Project, Megan. Megan’s telling us all about The Mom Project and how you (yes, you mama) can pivot to your next career!
6 Ways To Get Children Involved In Supporting The Black Community From Home
Many parents are looking to engage their families in activities that show support for the Black community NOW and going FOREVER.
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No doubt about it, anxiety and Covid-19 seem to go together like two peas in a pod. Whether you were already battling anxiety before this pandemic began, worrying about keeping your family healthy, the economy, homeschooling and more can certainly trigger it....
Meet a Mom: Laurie Margolis from Mightiest Me!
Meet Laurie Margolis, a Highland Park born and raised mama of two extraordinary kids. Laurie’s own experiences with food allergies, coupled with those of her boys, inspired the creation of Mightiest Me!
Meet A Mom: Meet The Dailey Method Instructor, Jill!
The Canadian born and raised, now Glencoe resident, shares with us her favorite hanging spots, current podcast and book list and excellent mom to mom advice.
10 Ways to Help During the COVID 19 Quarantine
Studies have shown helping others can make us less depressed, less anxious, and even physically healthy. Here are some simple ways to help both strangers and loved ones today. Plus, how some of the moms across our network are giving back to their own communities and inspiring us!
Your Precious Printed Photos – Tips for Preservation
Spring cleaning? What about all of those printed photos? Bonnie Hillman Shay, founder of Mariposa Photo Organizing shares great tips on how to preserve your printed photo collection.
Meet a Mom: Meet Children’s Author, Liesl Shurtliff!
The Hyde Park mama of four kids has her hands full juggling e-learning, writing and publishing her book series!
Joules: A Brand for Fun in Any Weather!
Get outside with this beloved British brand.
