The change from sweet agreeable baby to willful toddler happens overnight and often leaves parents wondering what happened. I am currently raising my eighth and ninth toddlers. Consequently, I’ve learned a few things about these determined individuals. My Secrets: Allow enough time. Toddlers will not be rushed and the more you try to hurry them, […]
The words ‘children’ and ‘creative’ naturally go together. Perhaps that’s why it’s concerning to read recent reports about the decline in the creative abilities of American children. It turns out that creativity involves more than just doing a craft. Creativity is the ability to generate unique ideas that are expressed in a variety of different […]
The grocery store meltdown, A.K.A., the toddler tantrum. We’ve all been there, or witnessed an overwrought mom trying to deal with a kid who is, quite simply, freaking out. And while tantrums are definitely stressful, and embarrassing when they happen in public, there are some things a parent can to do to ease a tantrum […]
Lets’s face it. Chicago winters are tough. But don’t let the snow-filled, housebound days get you down. There’s still plenty to do when you’re stuck inside. Don’t panic. Here are a few tips to keep you and your preschoolers from being taken-out by a nasty case of cabin fever. 1. Rely on your imagination and […]
Still searching for gifts for kids? Get ’em a book, or three. Here are some recent standouts: Picture Books There’s Going to Be a Baby John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury A pregnant mother and her son discuss the impending arrival of the new baby, and the soon-to-be big brother asks what the baby will be […]
New year, new workout! If you struggle to find time to work out or are bored with your regular routine, try 9Round in Northbrook. Opened by longtime Northbrook residents Linda Mayer and Abby Kurz, 9Round offers 30-minute kickboxing fitness programs that are changed daily. You never have to make an appointment, and your first workout […]
After winning season 14 of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” Danni Allen of Wheeling returned to Chicago with a new lease on life. “I feel like I got my life back,” Allen told us last year after returning home from the show. “I feel like I can dream again; I’m not just going through the motions […]
Technology doesn’t scare us and it shouldn’t scare you. Our customized classes will make you tech-savvy and business smart. Learn how to network with LinkedIn, create a Facebook Page worth following, set up a blog, understand SEO and use your iPhone to take professional photos. All of our instructors can be hired for private instructions too! […]
The doctors and staff at Winnetka Animal Hospital want your family–animal and human–to enjoy a very happy and safe holiday season. To make that happen, we’re pointing out several pet-related holiday and winter hazards. For more detailed information on pet safety during the holidays, visit our web site. Emergency concerns? Please contact our office […]
This year, resolve to get your home in the best condition yet. These resolutions, developed by Northfield-based Orren Pickell Building Group, will make your home safer, greener and more luxurious in 2014. Some you can accomplish on your own, while others will take a reliable professional team. Here are six resolutions to get you started: 1. Ready the fireplace. […]
