Mom Life Posts

Meet a Mom Trifecta! Meet Jessica, Alissa and Arin of Highland Park Psychological Services!
Get to know Jessica Fox-Levy MA, LCPC, Dr. Alissa Simon Psy.D. and Dr. Arin Davidson-Stevens Psy.D., and why they love what they do!

Easy Recipe: Shaved Spring Salad with Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette!
Gorgeous healthy eating inspiration with two easy salads that look as good as they taste!

Local Nonprofit Spotlight: Shining a Light on WINGS Program, Inc.
Domestic violence calls are up 70% according to WINGS Program, Inc. WINGS responds with a robust mission to provide housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence. Learn more about this incredible local resource.

Entitled Housewife: Comedian Becky Robinson on her Hilarious Character!
Get to know Becky Robinson, the comedian behind Entitled Housewife, one of the funniest spoofs on “mom culture” we’ve seen.

Meet a Mom: Meet Dr. Jessica Cohen, The Braces Mom!
Dr. Jessica tells us how her career began at the age of seven! And don’t miss her teeth whitening faves that don’t involve long office visits.

North Shore Skate Parks
Grab your boards and hit the pavement! We’ve got a list of skate parks right here in the North Shore!

7 Tips for Preparing for Your Professional Photo Shoot
Professional photographer, Nicola Levine of Nicola Levine Photography discusses her favorite tips and tricks for making the most of your photo session!

Meet a Mom: Community Builder & Estate Planning Guru Mary Gifford!
Mary embodies the spirit of community and empowerment as CNSMoms’ very own Meet a Mom sponsor, and we can’t thank her enough for helping us lift up our local North Shore mamas.

Why We Love Fox Pest Control!
The Local Moms Network knows that Fox Pest Control cares about their clients. Here’s more about this small business you should know about…

Celebrate Any Occasion at Pinstripes!
At Pinstripes, there is always a reason to celebrate! Let Pinstripes host your child’s fun-filled party that’s sure to earn them high-fives. Their expert events team will work with you to plan your perfect kid-friendly and adult-approved party.

Where the Wild Things Are – a Quick Guide to Local Petting Zoos & Animal Sanctuaries
Explore the outdoors (and some indoors) with your kids at a local petting zoo or animal sanctuary!

Meet a Dad: Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s Jeff Kinney!
The bestselling author shares his advice for parents with reluctant readers (and break the screen time habit) and more.

Easter Recipes to Make with Kids!
With Easter coming up, we’ve been scouring the internet for some fresh recipes that are fun to make as a family. Here are a few we’ll be trying!

Joy Bauer’s “Pretty in Pink” Deviled Eggs!
Kick up your eggs game this year with PINK eggs from celebrity nutritionist and Today Show contributor Joy Bauer, RD (bonus- they’re healthy!)

Meet the Mom and Daughter Duo from Ballet Makkai Dance Studio!
The fierce mother-daughter owned and operated business has been a fixture of the North Shore community for 35 years! Learn more about their commitment to the art!

Meet a Mom: Meet Spa Manager and Aesthetician,Tania Garay!
Meet the busy mom of two littles and who answers some pressing questions that about Medical Spa treatments that you might have wondered about!

Fabalish: Your Secret Weapon for Fast & Healthy Kid-Friendly Meals!
Healthy, plant based dinners your family will actually eat? Yes please! Learn more about Fabalish Foods & founder Jessica Geoble!

4 Quick Tips for Returning to Exercise
Exercise does not have to feel like a chore! These 4 quick tips from React Physical Therapy’s Kaitlin Iversen can help guide you for success.

Mom a Mom: The Cookie Joint’s Jill & Susie
CNSMoms had the pleasure of interviewing life-long North Shore residents, pals and business partners behind the popular signature (and delicious) “Cookie Fries.”

Gardening with Kids: Fun Ideas for All Ages!
Author, photographer and mom Brandy Stone shares details of her new book, filled with STEAM projects to do in the garden.