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The topic is co-parenting: The summer-to-school ha

The topic is co-parenting: The summer-to-school handoff hits differently when you're coordinating two households.

By mid-July, most of us have found our rhythm — but for co-parenting families, the calendar that worked all summer stops working the moment school starts. Institute days, gear duplication, who's on the school email list… it all needs to get sorted before the chaos of September hits.

"None of it requires going back to court," says Merel Family Law Just a few honest conversations now, while everyone's still in summer mode.

If this resonates with you, we got you - read this helpful article and implement what works for your family. In summary:

✅ Start with the school calendar
✅ Agree on what travels and what stays
✅ Make sure the school can reach both houses
✅ Handle activities as a joint decision, not a surprise
✅ Give your child the version they actually need

Link in bio to read this guided article.

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This is Eric Klein, local father of three grown ch

This is Eric Klein, local father of three grown children and two adorable grandchildren. Through CarePatrol Chicago North Shore, Eric helps families explore assisted living and memory care options that provide quality care, safety, and peace of mind. A few things that are noteworthy:
✅ His placement services are 100% free
✅ He offers compassionate guidance every step of the way
✅ Certified Senior Advisor
✅ Certified Placement and Referral Specialist
✅ Dementia Connection Specialist
📞 Call: 847-653-1212
📧 Email: eklein@carepatrol.com
Because no one should have to navigate this journey alone. 💙

If the air quality improves, here’s your hot summe

If the air quality improves, here’s your hot summer weekend roundup for 7/17-7/19. Details on chicagonorthshoremoms.com. Have a fantabulous weekend!

Is your home beautiful but not quite working for y

Is your home beautiful but not quite working for your family's real life?

If your home looks beautiful but doesn't quite work for how your family actually lives — @ablazedesigngroup gets it.

For over 20 years, ABLAZE has been helping North Shore families create spaces that feel effortless every single day. And they just won the 2026 National Contractor of the Year Award for Residential Kitchen Design — so you know you're in good hands.

Ready to reimagine your space? Start with a complimentary consultation ➡️ DM @ablazedesigngroup

Hi friends! Check out my travel review for DOOR CO

Hi friends! Check out my travel review for DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN 👓 link in bio!

We posted up in Sister Bay for 3 nights and packed in everything from goat-topped roofs to cherry pie hunting. Here’s the recap 👇

📍 Home base: The Dörr Hotel — clean, bright, modern, and literally steps from Sister Bay Beach. If you want quality + convenience, this is it.

🥞 Swedish pancakes + goats on the roof at Al Johnson’s (iconic for a reason)

🏖️ Jet ski rental and swim at Sister Bay Beach

🐟 Dinner at Boathouse on the Bay

🚣 Kayaking Door County Kayak Tours - Cave Point

🍬 Candy hunting at Door County Confectionery

🍕 Best. Pizza. Ever. at Wild Tomato Wood-Fired Pizza & Grille

🍨 Banana splits at Door County Ice Cream Factory (worth the hype!)

⛴️ Washington Island

Mom-to-mom honesty: Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor in Ephraim? Skip it — long lines, not worth it. Go to Ice Cream Factory instead.

⏱️ The drive is about 4 hours — an easy shot up through the Milwaukee/Green Bay corridor — and — this would be just as magical as a couples getaway as it was with our 11 and 14 year old in tow.

Have you done Door County, WI with kids? Tell me your must-stops below 👇

Meet a Mom: 10 Years of @elliestyled and the Woman

Meet a Mom: 10 Years of @elliestyled and the Woman Behind @atelierbyelliestyled, ellie Nottoli!

Ten years ago, ellie Nottoli launched a business planning dinner parties and small events from her own dining room table. Today, she’s celebrating 10 successful years of elliestyled in a bright and styled space that serves as her team’s headquarters as well as a fully aesthetic private event space. The space is called Atelier by elliestyled, a full-service design studio and venue in downtown Highland Park.

Get to know ellie, what grounds this busy Lake Forest mother of five, what this North Shore community means to her and the services she and her team can provide from concept to cleanup and literally everything in between.

To view the feature click the link on our bio page or head directly to: https://chicagonorthshoremoms.com/ellie-nottoli-elliestyled-and-atelier/

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Chicago North Shore Moms' Meet a Mom series is supported in part by Mary Gifford, a Lake Forest mom of three and the founder of @gifford_law, a female-owned and operated estate planning firm.

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