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Nanny Vs. Daycare
The best choice depends on trust, time and lifestyle Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by Provided The baby finally naps. Your inbox is on fire. And in the back of your mind, that familiar question returns: Should we hire a nanny or look into day care? If you're a North Shore parent with young kids, you're not short on options—but that doesn’t make the choice easier. Each path has its perks. Each has its drawbacks. And each one shapes your daily life in very different ways. Jayme Richards...
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Summertime Tuna Ceviche
Article by Chef Tino Almarez Coastal vibes and bold flavors come together at Cabo Mexican Cocina, Nick Drivas’s new Northbrook hotspot. This bright, summery tuna ceviche from Chef Tino is a restaurant favorite—and perfect for patio nights at home. Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients: 16 ounces sushi- or sashimi-grade yellowfin tuna, diced into 1-inch cubes 1 cup thinly sliced scallions ½ cup minced red onion ¼ cup minced cilantro 1 tablespoon serrano pepper, seeded and minced (from...
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Healing Hearts
How pets support our emotional well-being Article by Dr. Firuza Aliyeva By Firuza Aliyeva, MD In the quiet moments of our lives, when stress creeps in and anxiety takes hold, many of us find solace in an unexpected source: our beloved pets. The bond between humans and animals has become a powerful therapeutic force that touches hearts and heals minds. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Plena Mind Center, I see how pets transform lives—especially for young people navigating the...
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Capture the Love Now
North Shore photographer Amee McCaughan turns family moments into lasting heirlooms. Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by Amee McCaughan Photographer Amee McCaughan hears every excuse for putting off professional family photos: “I just want to lose 10 pounds.” “Maybe when the kids are older.” Her unwavering advice:: Don’t wait. "None of us are guaranteed anything," says McCaughan, a North Shore photographer known for turning joyful moments into heirloom artwork. "Your kids don’t care if...
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