Mom Life Posts
Meet A Dad: Meet Cody!
Meet a DAD interview! Cody is a proud husband and father of three and President of The Tranel Financial Group! Welcome, Cody!
Denise Richards On Adopting, Co-Parenting and Raising Teen Girls
Get ready to be inspired by this amazing (until recently) single mother of three, new star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Bold and the Beautiful, and master of co-parenting.
Very Cavallari’s Kristin Cavallari on The Hills, Marriage, Motherhood and More!
The Local Moms Network spoke to the reality TV star on growing her clothing lines, raising three children and what she would be doing if she wasn’t cast on Laguna Beach.
Meet a Mom: Meet Stacey & Jenny of EVERAND
Meet sisters Stacey Bingaman and Jenny Ball! This entrepreneurial duo is the founder of Eco Tools AND their latest initiative of gorgeous home decor, EVERAND™!
Why You Should Hire A Professional Childproofer
DIY is all the rage but is it the smartest decision for your little one’s safety?
Turn Your Kids Loose for a Summer of Discovery!!
Learn about Baker Summer Discovery Camp at Baker Demonstration School, which offers the coolest activities for children ages 3-12; parents, you’ll wish you were a kid again!
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 Dana Ivy!
Meet Dana Ivy, local North Shore mama of two lovely boys and beloved blogger of I Adore What I Love!
Meet a Mom: Meet Molly!
North Shore resident Molly Selsby is one busy mama! The PwC Partner and Ravinia Associates membership co-chair shares how she manages to decompress!
School Environments that Support a Healthy Brain
School environments are vastly different from when we were kids, which is important to keep in mind when selecting a school for your child whether, preschool or private! Carly Andrews, Head of School, Baker Demonstration School delves into the current state of successful learning at schools.
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 Susie Newman from SJ Rose!
Deerfield small business owner and mom of two awesome boys, Susie Newman, knows how to live selflessly, love fearlessly and rise up from devastating loss. By the time Susie was in her 30’s she had already suffered the loss of her father and mother.
Neuropsychological Evaluations: Empowering the Child and Parent
By Mandi Croft-Petoskey, Ed.D., NCSP, ABSNP and Amanda Moons, Ed.S., NCSP Photo credit: Tim Klein Photo Having your kids go to school can cause a roller coaster of emotions from pure joy to absolute fear. At this point in the school year you have most likely...
Emma Heming Willis On Motherhood, Marriage and More!
The former model turned entrepreneur shares what Bruce is really like as a dad, her thoughts on marrying into a blended family and her essential “mom uniform” pieces.
Immunity-Boosting Carrot Turmeric Soup
Skip the rest of cold and flu season with easy, tasty soup.
Ali Fedotowsky Manno: Bachelorette Turned Blogger
The former Bachelor and Bachelorette star on motherhood, sleep deprivation and moving to the Midwest.
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!
Outdoor Explorer Camp! Does Your Child Have Nature Deficit Disorder?
This camp is skills focused: Fire building, tool safety, tree climbing, seed planting, cooking, mindfulness and more!
The Press Pause Project: CBD Products Created By Women, For Women
The story behind this CBD product line, launched by two moms.