6 ways to know you are a city mom By Megan Murray Elsener Hey Baby - 10/15    Outdoor adventure You navigate The 606 elevated trail through Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park and Logan Square with your stroller and littles without a worry. From knowing the best places to hop on and off to the times of day... Continue Reading →

6 way to know you are a suburban mom By Megan Murray Elsener Hey Baby - 10/15 Outdoor adventure On those picture-perfect days, you head to the 1,700-acre Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Suburban moms know how to easily navigate the children’s garden, maze and pond for hours as you soak in the nature. To make it a complete... Continue Reading →

What the baby books won't tell you By Megan Murray Elsener Chicago Parent - 10/15  You can read all the pregnancy and baby books you want. The truth is, you still don’t know what’s coming. Having a baby rocks your world, both in amazing and alarming ways. So brace yourself because here is some of the... Continue Reading →

Cluttered Chaos: 8 ways to finally organize all your kids' stuff By Megan Murray Elsener Chicago Parent - 8/15  Along with the joy of having children comes the challenge of managing all the stuff that arrives with them. From toys to sports equipment to endless artwork masterpieces, parents can easily feel buried under it all and... Continue Reading →

How to help your kids with stress: ID your child's stress now and help them cope By Megan Murray Elsener Chicago Parent - 8/13  Whether they experience life-altering changes like divorce or death in the family or just everyday adjustments like moving homes or new schools, kids often don't have the tools to manage the stress.... Continue Reading →