Covid 19 Resource Posts

What’s Open? Things to do with Family On &Near Chicago’s North Shore!
What’s open and how do you make a reservation? We’ve got you covered.

Local Nonprofit Spotlight: C.I.T.Y of Support
When you have a child in therapy, sometimes parents need a little support too.

FOMO Is Real: Psychologist Lauren Schifferdecker on the What, Why and How to Deal!
FOMO (fear of missing out) is a REAL psychological phenomenon. But, what exactly is FOMO and why is it important to us as moms? Here’s how to cope!

How the ACT Can Help Guide Your Student’s College Search
It’s been a tough year for high school juniors and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about how to make the most of your student’s ACT score this year.

STILL Parenting in a Pandemic
As we approach the end of 2020, not a lot has changed since last spring. Arielle Sheinman is back to answer our questions as we’re STILL parenting through a pandemic.

5 Tips from Academic Approach to ensure Your Child Gets the most out of this Year
Even as students and teachers work remotely, Academic Approach North Shore continues to offer one-on-one tutoring and school programs that empower students from all backgrounds. Here’s how…

What Teachers Want Parents To Know About This School Year.
Two teachers who are also parents share their perspective.

Blue Light Glasses: Are They A Necessary Part of Back to (Virtual) School Shopping?
Plus, how damaging to kids’ eyes is the increased screen time?

5 Ways to Get Kids to Wear Masks
With many schools requiring kids to wear masks, teaching kids to keep their mask on is going hand in hand with teaching ABCs and geometry. Help your child’s teacher by encouraging your kids with these easy tips!

Nonprofit Spotlight: Pitch Your Peers Chicago, a Grant Funding Organization, Gives Big!
Founded in 2016, Pitch Your Peers is a grant giving organization funded entirely by its members. Learn more about the Chicago chapter co-founders, Jennie and Shawna, and how they’ve made an impact on our local communities.

How to Create Your Own Mother/Daughter Book Club!
As parents we’re always looking for ways to get the kids off screens. Check out how North Shore mom, Alison Stolberg has done just that!

How the Dailey Method is Cultivating Community…
Lake Forest resident Rebecca Asfour, owner and master teacher at The Dailey Method Barre + Cycle studio in Vernon Hills and Lake Forest, is passionate about community, movement and wellness, and strives to bring that to everyone she meets!

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.

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!

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!

Meet a Mom: Meet SAHM Sarah Rempel!
The former Bikram instructor, now stay at home mama, Sarah Rempel, is helping families cope with the coop up with bright, simple and fun crafts via her public Instagram account.

What It’s Like Inside a COVID 19 ICU
This is a candid interview with local mom and nurse anesthetist/CRNA, Claire Farren. Claire gives us an eye into what it’s like to live through this pandemic as a nurse inside a COVID 19 ICU.

Meet a Mom: Founder of school2life, Susan Newman!
For the last 20 years this Chicago mom of two teens has been the Chief Education Officer of school2life, a vital career resource. Read her superior career advice!

COVID-19 Family Conversation Topic Starters/Game Ideas
Discussing COVID-19 with our kids can be confusing! How much do I say? What details do I include? Arielle Sheinman, LCSW shares with us a few activities for families to complete at home to discuss COVID-19 related anxiety and sadness.

Coping In The Time Of Corona
The world is experiencing a health crisis today the likes of which no one alive has seen before. Anna Marcolin, LCSW and host of The Real Therapist Podcast has put together a list of a few simple tools that can help to allay frayed nerves during this trying time. Worth the read!