Category Archives: Parenting RESOURCES

Bucktown Music…let the music begin!

Those of you in Chicago, are you familiar with Bucktown Music? They have a fully developed and seamless program – specifically designed for kids – that guides your child easily through the stages of music development and learning. And, at the same time, their certified Kindermusik instructors guide you – the parents – through how…

What do your “Infants Need”? Sarah knows…

Do you need help planning for your new baby’s needs? Do you know what baby gear you want? And what baby products you don’t need? It can be overwhelming! Infants Need is here to help you navigate this adventure! Sarah VanCleve, Founder of Infants Need, is an experienced childcare professional that knows the baby industry. She…

Have you seen it? F-Bombs for Feminism. What do you think?

Little girls dressed as princesses are dropping f-bombs (yeah, the real f-bombs) to support a good cause: feminism, gender equality. They make some powerful points and, of course, delivered by little girls, it gets our attention. If you want to see the video, watch here. What do you think? Going too far to make the…

Mommies Made Ready!

When you’re expecting, new questions and concerns flood your mind and heart every day. There are many who are willing to give you unsolicited advice. And, there’s just a LOT of pregnancy-related information out there. It can be overwhelming! How are you going to it weed through it all and get your specific questions answered?…

You’re a Full Time Mom!

Whatever your definition of being a mom is, Francielle Daly considers you a Full Time Mom. Francielle founded Full Time Mom so that moms – from all walks of life – can get the support and resources they need. From a Parenting Panel to a range of products (from a range of experts) to a…

New Moms, want to have Sweet Dreams?

I want to tell you about a fabulous full-service Baby Nurse (and more!) agency: Sweet Dreams Infant Care. Founded by sisters, Pat Porrey and Pam Jones, Sweet Dreams Infant Care provides Chicagoland with trusted and reliable postpartum care services. Their goal is to “Rescue Sleep-Deprived Families” allowing them the opportunity to enjoy this exciting and magical time with…

GIT Mom

Do you have questions about what those first weeks at home with your newborn will be like? Do you fear that having kids will take away all your “me” time? Do you want advice about how to get you and your baby on a schedule that works for both of you? GIT Mom is a…