Rona Green Taylor, 41, of Evanston, says she can’t remember a time when she and her husband didn’t talk about adopting. “In my perfect world, everyone would at least consider adoption,” she says. Today, the couple has three children: 7-year-old Kara, 5-year-old Julian and 9-week-old Nina. The eldest was born to them; the younger two […]
With the start of a new school year, most parents share the same concerns: greater expectations, new friends, expanding social opportunities. However, if you have a child with special needs, navigating the social and emotional landmines become more complex. According to the Institute of Educational Sciences, more than 90 percent of 6- to 21-year-olds with […]
Wilmette’s Carlyn Berghoff, CEO, president and “Chief Bottle Washer” of Berghoff Catering and Restaurant Group, is used to taking special requests. Anticipating and fulfilling your clients’ needs is part and parcel of the hospitality industry. But when her daughter, Sarah, now a junior at New Trier, first showed signs of illness in September 2009, Carlyn […]
Beef4Hunger finally provides an answer to the long-held question of “Where’s the beef?” Thanks to this nonprofit, it’s in the stomachs of those who need it most. Two volunteers from the Shields Township Food Pantry, Greg and Dawn Barnum of Lake Forest, were alarmed to discover just where the beef wasn’t: local food pantries, and, […]
“Aging” is something we should all know well—we’ve been doing it since we were born. And we’re always looking for help on how to do it right. When we’re children, we look to our friends and parents for guidance. As we age into adulthood, some questions become easier, others harder. Finally, there comes a point […]
Lemonade stands with ice-cold drinks and fresh plates of cookies are a summertime staple. But while many young entrepreneurs become wide-eyed at the sight of a dollar, dreaming of toys and treats, Gabriella Cooperman has another goal in mind. Saddling up to service She was only 5 years old when she saw her sister, Danielle, […]
Vacations shouldn’t be that much work, right? Planning that perfect getaway—a little adventure and a lot of relaxation—can be a challenge, especially when it’s for a family full of different interests. Our advice? Drive just two hours north, where there’s something for everyone in Kohler and Sheboygan. Family fun at The American Club Kohler has […]
Race through Lake Forest in the largest Chicagoland event where both physically disabled and able-bodied athletes can compete side-by-side. What: An annual family 5K race put on by the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) that gives people with physical disabilities the opportunity to compete with non-disabled athletes and embrace the organization’s motto of “Let […]
Never underestimate the power of creativity. For more than 50 years, Highland Park resident Wojciech (nicknamed Voy) Madeyski has expressed his passions through his work as an architect, artist and environmental champion. But it has been through his personal battle with Parkinson’s Disease, diagnosed in 2003, that he’s articulated the tremendous depth and power of […]
Did you know that almost 20 percent of Chicagoans are affected annually by mental illness? The first step to healing such a large number of people is often finding the proper resources. NAMI of Greater Chicago, the local affiliate for the National Alliance of Mental Illness, is helping light the way. The organization provides information and […]
