13 Tips for the Empty Nester
Just launched your last kid? Congratulations! It’s no small feat to successfully empty your nest.
Summer Skills: Organization 101
Soon enough, the frenetic pace of school and activities will kick in. We’ll have little time to clean out closets, let alone make dinner for our families. And while time spent indoors with your kids organizing their rooms doesn’t sound appealing in August, come September you will reap the rewards of order and efficiency. The […]
"Price of Privilege" Author Madeline Levine on Her New Book and Defining Success for Our Kids
Madeline Levine is a favorite with North Shore parents for good reason. The Ph.D. psychologist has spoken in the area “more times than she can count,” and countless North Shore parents have read her book “The Price of Privilege” (some can even quote from it!). The book, which explored why affluent kids have epidemic rates […]
Fresh: Mamas to the Rescue
Summer is a busy time of year. Between camp, vacations and trips to Ravinia, you have a lot on your plate. Let Errand Mamas help you check things off of your to-do list. Run by two Deerfield moms, Errand Mamas is a service that helps you free up your time by doing your errands. They […]
Allendale Association: Hope and Help for Local Kids with Mental Illness
Aye, 19, from Peoria, sits in a conference room with windows looking out on a green, idyllic lake scene and says, “Allendale brought hope back into me.” Surrounded by nature, with time to be quiet and relax, Aye says changing her surroundings “gives me time to know me more and what I want in life.” […]
How to Get Your Teen a Political Internship This Summer
With Election Day only six months away, election season is already in full swing. For teenagers, working on a campaign is a great way to learn about the political process and get a behind-the-scenes look at democracy in action. Getting your child involved in a campaign is easier than you might think. Here are some […]
How to Get Your Teen a Political Internship This Summer
With Election Day only six months away, election season is already in full swing. For teenagers, working on a campaign is a great way to learn about the political process and get a behind-the-scenes look at democracy in action. Getting your child involved in a campaign is easier than you might think. Here are some […]
Your Kid’s Room: Knowing When to Let it Go
Your kid is a slob and your husband isn’t far from it. The chaos is making you crazy. But how do you know when to let it go and when to lay down the law? We asked John Duffy, clinical psychologist and author of “The Available Parent: Radical Optimism for Raising Teens and Tweens” […]
Fresh: Baby Essentials
Looking for a chic way to keep track of your baby’s binkie? Handbag designer and busy mom Tangee Pritchett was inspired to create upscale pacifier and toy holders that can be clipped onto your baby’s clothes. Her Couture Clip collection features cashmere, faux suede and organic cotton holders, among others. Each holder has an organic cotton […]
Quick and Easy: Combatting Bullying
Children with mood disorders are often the targets of bullying and cyberbullying. Students who are being bullied, either physically or over the Internet, are at a higher risk for suicide. It affects not only the child being bullied, but their families as well. On Thursday April 19th, The Balanced Mind Foundation will be hosting […]
