Health Posts
CocoaVia™: A Delicious Way to Boost Heart & Brain Health
Celebrate Heart Health Month with this delicious and easy to use supplement line.
How Not to Hate Your Husband: 5 Things to Do Every Day
The author of a popular book talks about simple things you can do to stay in love.
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus: 5 Things to Remember
Your family needs to be prepared—not fearful. Here’s how to discuss things with your kids.
Meet a Mom: Auctioneer and Author Lydia Fenet!
This week’s profile is the author of a fantastic book empowering women.
Local Nonprofit, KID, Stands Tough on Product Safety Standards
There’s so much good happening in our communities. ED Nancy Cowles introduces us to Kids In Danger (KID), a 22-year-old local nonprofit striving to help prevent accidental injury to small children one product at a time.
Cheers to Your Health: Wellness Benefits of Wine!
A few reasons to raise a glass to your health.
Post-Baby Pelvic Health 101!
A pelvic floor expert shares her insight and advice for feeling great after birth and beyond.
Myopic Retinopathy and How to Slow it Down in Your Child
“Myopic retinopathy [nearsightedness] is an eye condition that affects over 30% of the U.S. population,” says Dr. Vlada Nakhlis, owner and optometrist of EyeSee in Lincolnshire. Here’s how it’s treatable, especially in children…
CBD & Anxiety: One Mom’s Story
One of the founders behind Press Pause shares her personal story with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and how CBD has helped her live a happier, healthier life.
My child is being bullied. Now what?
Kids just being kids… Not really. Even Isolated incidents are macroaggressions and could lead to full blown bullying. Bullying Prevention and Response Training Certified by the CDC, Lori Orlinsky, discusses 10 tips for how to talk to your children about this sensitive topic.
Meet a Mom: A Glass of Goldwater
“… know your worth and own it.” Local mom of two toddlers and social media influencer, Alyssa Goldwater, knows a thing or two about growing a brand from scratch and she wants to tell you about it!
Donte Palmer: From Changing Tables to Changing Fatherhood
How one father is turning a viral photo into a movement.
Meet a Mom: Optometrist Vlada Nakhlis!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is Dr. Vlada Nakhlis, owner and optometrist (Doctor of Optometry) of EyeSee. The super busy North Shore mama of three young children has worked her butt off to be where she is today. Read on to see how!
6 Tips to Help Your Child Ease Into the School Year.
Are you dreading your child’s transition to the back to school routine for? Here are six tips to help your child(ren) ease into the school year.
Swim Safety: 10 Things to Know To Protect Your Kids
Summer is a wonderful time but with pool and beach time comes the risk of drowning. Here’s what you should know.
When to Call a Therapist: Signs for Parents
Most kids will go through a difficult period, but how do you know when to make the call to a therapist? Local Psychologist, Dr. Rachel Fancher, discusses the signs to look out for.
Paula’s Choice: A Better Skincare Option
Learn about this beautiful line of skincare products made for women, with the highest quality ingredients, and how to try them out.
Meet a Mom: Meet Allyson
Glenview mama of two beautiful teenage girls, Allyson Marks Greenfield, is making her “mark” on society with her advocacy in cancer research as the Executive Director for ICRF.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Nicole Fabiano Oertel on Stomping Out Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Most of us think that human and sex trafficking is something that only happens in other countries, let alone right here in Chicago & surrounding suburbs. Nicole Fabiano Oertel brings awareness to Stepping Stones Network, a local nonprofit that helps women and their children who have survived after being a victim of sex trafficking.
4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy Today
There are a lot of reasons why moms are right up there with medical residents and shift workers in terms of soul-crushing sleep deprivation. Here are four, research-backed tips to try.
