5 remedies for common summer ailments By Megan Murray Elsener 5/30/17 Spring and summer bring the delightful return of playing outside and soaking up all that fresh air. But it also means the return of bumps, bees, bruises and bugs. Here’s how to heal and treat all those common outdoor ailments that will surely cross your... Continue Reading →

Summer sanity savers By Megan Murray Elsener 6/9/17  Already dreading the end of school and the return of chaotic, easily bored kids to your house? Prepare yourself with these easy ways to pass those long summer days and actually have fun in the process. Make a summer bucket list Kick off summer with a family meeting... Continue Reading →

What's in your diaper bag? By: Megan Murray Elsener Chicago Parent - 1/12 Is your diaper bag filled with half-eaten snacks, leaking sippy cups and dirty wipes? Is it sometimes difficult to even find a diaper in there amidst the clutter? You are not alone! These Chicago-area moms share some of their deep, dark diaper... Continue Reading →

Chicago moms dish on the unspoken surprises and realities of childbirth By Megan Murray Elsener Chicago Parent - 5/14  When it comes to childbirth and the aftermath, parenting books don’t always portray the realities and unexpected experiences that come along with birth and the first few weeks of baby’s life. There is no better source to... Continue Reading →

Calling all Chicago girls! Why STEM matters to you By Megan Murray Elsener Chicago Parent- 8/14  Although women now represent more than half of the labor force in the United States, they are still underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. That’s why local experts and professionals are continuing work to get girls... Continue Reading →