Health Posts
Meet a Mom: Meet Laura!
This week’s Chicago North Shore Moms Meet a Mom Series highlights one North Shore mom’s raw experience as a parent with a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Camp Firefly: Alec’s Story!
It’s not often talked about. What summer camp options are there for the many children who have difficulty connecting with peers and navigating social situations? Long-time camper of Camp Firefly, Alec, shares his story.
Meet a Mom: Meet Leigh!
Leigh Weisz knows a thing or two about going with the flow in life. For starters, she started a therapy group practice eight months pregnant and had her second baby in a minivan! Get to know this cheerful and resilient therapy mama, who fully believes in giving your child chores! Sign me up!
3 Rules for Sending my Kids Near Water
Headed off to somewhere hot and sunny? Gretchen Hegener Rech, former U.S. record holder in the breaststroke, alumna of Foss Swim School and mother of two shares life-saving water safety tips to start your trip off right!
Meet a Mom: Meet Brooke!
Brooke’s daughter Charley was born with a painful, life-threatening, genetic skin disorder called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Read on to learn how EB is not stopping Brooke and the family from living life to the fullest!
The Press Pause Project: CBD Products Created By Women, For Women
The story behind this CBD product line, launched by two moms.
What is Telemedicine? And how can it help your sick child?
A snow day AND a sick child are two super stressful events. Discover how Children’s Urgent Care Pediatric Telemedicine is a game changer!
An Interview with FEED’s Lauren Bush Lauren
The founder of this inspiring philanthropic brand chats on topics ranging from being a new mom of two to what’s next for her business.
Easy Gluten-Free Paleo-Friendly Banana Muffins
If we’re going to bake, we want to make sure the final product checks three boxes: First, that it’s a healthy snack for the whole family. Second, that it tastes good enough for everyone—even a picky toddler—to eat. And finally, that they don’t have a million...
Add To Your Diet and Subtract Weight
Registered dietician Anne Mauney shares how adding these things to your plate can help you lose weight without feeling deprived of your cravings!
Time to Think Outside the (Lunch) Box, by Anna Gass
Now that the school year is well underway, the kids are likely getting a bit tired of the every day school lunch. We enlisted the help of chef blogger, Anna Gass, for some great school lunch ideas that may have your kids eating inside the box!
Holiday Stress: How to Cope
Be happier over the holidays with these smart tips from Judith Zackson, PhD.
Traveling with Kids: How to Make it Better for Everyone
The mom behind Our Vie gives us her best advice for traveling with little ones.
Meet a Mom: Meet Catherine!
North Shore native Catherine is a mama to a super cutie toddler girl and owner and lead therapist of her busy therapy and counseling center, Good Guidance. Catherine is spreading inspiration in communities one individual and local school at a time!
Debunking Health-Related Myths
Some medical “facts” you believe to be true are actually myths. Chicago North Shore Moms caught up with Dr. Tim Halt of Children’s Urgent Care who offers fascinating information about common medical myths vs. facts. From winter clothing to vitamins and even weight lifting this is a must-read!
Meet Carissa: Co-Founder of Wolf + Friends
Long-time friends Gena Mann and Carissa Tozzi are co-founders of Wolf + Friends, “a modern lifestyle app for moms raising children with special needs.” By the time Gena Mann’s sons had turned ages 2 & 3, her older son had received an autism diagnosis and her younger son was receiving early intervention services. She was desperate to meet someone who would understand her experience of raising children with special needs….
Meet a Mom: Meet Michelle!
“I am a breast cancer survivor of seven years! Today I am stronger both emotionally and physically. As a Support Ambassador for Bright Pink I am passionately dedicated to supporting and advocating for other young women battling this terrible disease.”
The “Wait Until 8th” Pledge – Let Kids be Kids a little longer…
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade. By banding together, this will decrease the pressure felt by kids and parents alike over the kids having a smartphone.