Although male figures dominate history books, ask anyone about the family leaders who helped them grow into successful adults, and chances are you’ll hear about women. Grandmothers, moms, older sisters and aunts inspire young people to grow, achieve and help others. This is especially true in the family of Make It Better Media Group founder […]
Although male figures dominate history books, ask anyone about the family leaders who helped them grow into successful adults, and chances are you’ll hear about women. Grandmothers, moms, older sisters and aunts inspire young people to grow, achieve and help others. This is especially true in the family of Make It Better Media Group founder […]
Please join Make It Better Media Group’s Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Susan B. Noyes, for a very special Family Fireside Chat on Feb. 3. She will be joined by her mother Virginia Blankenbaker, sister Betsy Murphy, daughter Emma Noyes, and nephew Willie Griswold. Learn how matriarch Virginia has faced challenges, lived fully and inspired […]
When Craig Flax, a longtime tennis coach at Redwood High School, discovered his teenage daughter potentially had an eating disorder, he was completely floored. She had always been a light and picky eater, and getting her to finish dinner could often be a chore, but they had chalked up her lack of interest in food […]
As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. Have a submission? Contact us here. It’s widely understood that mental health is a key part of overall health, particularly for young people. In the recent Advisory on Youth Mental Health, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advises that […]
Although holiday shopping can be exhausting, it’s actually good for you. A Harvard Business School study found that giving gifts, money or donating to others increases our happiness more than spending that money on ourselves. So, go ahead and spoil the ones you love this year. Not only will it lift your mood, but your […]
Looking for the perfect thing for the foodie in your life? We’ve got you covered with our 2021 foodie gift guide, packed with can’t-miss presents for your food- and drink-obsessed loved ones! Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven, $799 This portable pizza oven is the real deal — the only one recommended for domestic use […]
This holiday season, we selected gifts that all the kids in your life (big and small) will cherish. Smaller Things Chicago Pajamas, $38 Designed in Chicago, Smaller Things Chicago Pajamas celebrate our favorite city. The print includes the “L”, The Art Institute of Chicago’s Lions, a Chicago-style hot dog, and more. Even better, they are […]
These products that will make your family movie nights that much better. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic® The Mandalorian™ Throw, $194 Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 Michigan Ave., Chicago Who better to help keep you warm while you stream than the ultimate Disney+ darling, Baby Yoda? This buttery soft and machine washable (helpful when you have messy popcorn […]
Better recently hosted a virtual discussion sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. The event featured speakers from the Alzheimer’s Association, the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
