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Illinois is home to so many natural wonders. From the botanical gardens in Chicago and Rockford to the numerous state parks and nature preserves to some truly amazing rock formations, there are endless opportunities for you and your family to get out and explore our state. There are so many great options for your family’s […]

Whether you are going back to work, are new to the area, or are just looking for a change from your current childcare situation, finding the right daycare for your little ones can feel like an enormous undertaking. There are so many emotions and questions and, sometimes, fears wrapped up in the research process. Many […]

Congratulations! Whether you’re planning for the future, are actively trying for a baby, or are currently pregnant, this is a very exciting moment on your journey. By starting your search for the perfect OBGYN, you are taking an active step toward your plans for tomorrow. Here, I’d like to offer some advice on what to […]

Seasonal illnesses, allergies, broken bones, sprains, scrapes, and eating too much or too little, are all the stuff childhood is filled with. As new parents, we are told to keep a close eye on our children’s physical, social, and speech development. Then, there are all the different benchmarks we’re supposed to compare our kids to […]

With all the options now available, creating your birth plan can be both incredibly exciting and a little overwhelming. Will you go all-natural or take advantage of pain medications? Midwife or traditional OB-GYN? Hospital or birthing center or maybe a home birth? Whether you’ve nailed down all these big decisions or not, you’re here because […]