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…
Meet a Mom: LTG Laura Richardson of the U.S. Army
In honor of Veterans Day, we are sharing our interview with a decorated military mom.
Recipe: Power to the Toast!
Try this easy and delicious breakfast or snack recipe packed with protein and fiber to get your day going right! I’ll toast to that!
Meet a Mom: Mental Health Professional, Jenny!
This week’s Meet a Mom is Jenny Welbel, MA, LCPC; super mom of two littles and owner and lead therapist at North Suburban Center for Anxiety here in the North Shore. Learn more about NSCA and why Jenny says anxiety isn’t a bad word!
Recipe: Festive Pumpkin Pie!
This pumpkin pie recipe has been in our family as far back as I can remember. It's my father's specialty! I can still smell the fresh pumpkins and the pumpkin pies baking as he would make a big batch with those delicious graham cracker crusts! Now my own family...
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.
Experiential Learning: Why It’s Essential to Your Child’s Education
The vehicle for learning is experience, rather than completing worksheets, memorizing, etc. Carly Andrews, Head of School, paints a picture of experience-based learning at Baker Demonstration School and it’s pretty cool!
Meet the Neurosurgeon Mom Behind Cerebelly!
After Teresa Purzner couldn’t find a baby food she liked, she made her own—and now you can find it online and at Whole Foods!
The Scary (and Not-So-Scary) Truth About Having Your Will Prepared
The scary truth is that most adults do not have a will. What’s scarier – If you don’t have a will, state statute essentially makes one for you. Having your estate plan prepared is not nearly as scary as it seems. Here’s why.
Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Domestikatedlife!
The Local Moms Contributor Kate Bowler of DomestikatedLife.com shares her go-to Fall chili recipe.
Top 3 Financial Fears – What Scares You About Your Finances?
Little kids might be spooked by the ghosts and zombies in yards each October. But even when you’ve outgrown Halloween fears you still have to deal with a slew of grown-up anxieties like money. Tranel Financial takes the spook out of money in this informative article.
5 Reasons to Keep on Swimming When Chilly Weather is Afoot
If you’re on the fence about adding swim lessons to your child(ren)’s weekly routine when it’s nowhere near time for pools and beaches, here are five excellent reasons to jump on the bandwagon.
Recipe: Grandma’s Apple Pie
Whether you’ve just gone apple picking and have literally no where to put all of those apples or you’re in the mood for a seasonal dessert, Grandma’s Apple Pie recipe is sure to be an all occasion pleaser!
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!
5 Things City Families Don’t Think About When Exploring the Suburbs (But Should…) from the experts at Suburban Jungle
Suburban Jungle is one of our favorite resources for families moving to the ‘burbs. It’s a real estate business founded by mom and real estate veteran Alison Bernstein, totally focused on helping buyers learn about different towns before making the leap. We spoke to the Greenwich mom of four about her family life in Back Country, her growing brand and her favorite spots in the area.
Local Nonprofit Spotlight: How One Nonprofit Strives to Put the Child Back In Childhood
Executive Director and local mom (and prego) Stefanie Maiuri, gushes about how The Alliance for Early Childhood has served our North Shore communities for 30 years, providing resources for kids to be kids and play!
Educational Partner Chosen for Chicago Lyric Opera’s, Opera in the Neighborhood Program!
One local kids’ coding school is building partnerships in our community and making waves at Chicago area schools. See who it is in this uplifting announcement!
Introducing Ta’am Teva – A Taste of Nature… Outside!
Research finds that the absence of outdoor experiences has been detrimental to child development. Preschool educator, Margie Pines has developed enrichments classes that address this very issue!
Donte Palmer: From Changing Tables to Changing Fatherhood
How one father is turning a viral photo into a movement.
