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Meet A Mom: Dr. Geeta Bansal
This local Mom and wife is also an Ivy League trained, Triple Board Certified physician specializing in Neurology, Psychiatry and Neuromuscular Medicine! Her boutique medical practice, “A Ray of Hope” has been in Libertyville for 5 years and she loves this supportive community. Her and her husband love to take their son to visit Lamb’s Farm, Six Flags Great America, and Adler Park swimming pool. Read our interview for our “Meet A Mom” series to learn more about her culture and special celebration for her son when he turned 1. She also shares her favorite podcasts by Esther Perl and Dr. Laurie Santos, plus her book recommendations by a fellow neurosurgeon Dr. James Doty and more. Visit the website at bansalneuro.com and follow her practice at @arayofhopelibertyville and on Facebook at “A Ray of Hope” for inspiration!
Meet A Mom: Shannon
I am proud to introduce you to Shannon, a wife, mom of four and local pediatrician at Erie Family Health Center in Waukegan. Erie Family Health Center began over 60 years ago with a mission to provide healthcare to everyone who needs it regardless of their financial situation. Shannon is orginally from the Chicagoland area but moved with her husband to San Diego for their medical training and then to Japan for his job in the US Navy. Six years ago they chose Libertyville to settle down in. Read the full interview to learn more about Erie Family Health Center, Shannon’s travels around the world and their favorite local spots like Orange Theory Fitness, Dairy Dream, Firkin, Milwalky Taco and Conscious Cup!
Myopic Retinopathy and How to Slow it Down in Your Child
“Myopic retinopathy [nearsightedness] is an eye condition that affects over 30% of the U.S. population,” says Dr. Vlada Nakhlis, owner and Optometrist of EyeSee Optometry in Lincolnshire. There are a lot of physical abnormalities/pathologies that come with it, such...
5 Things To Do Before Becoming Pregnant
Deciding to take the plunge into parenthood in itself is a big challenge. But before you do that, pause for a second – or even a month or two. In order to give yourself the best opportunity for a healthy pregnancy and ultimately a healthy baby, here are the top 5...
Mobility City Offers New Services to Lake County and Surrounding Areas
Mobility City is a new service based business located in Grayslake. Libertyville residents Leann and Kevin Pignone recognized that there was a need for repair, rental and sales of mobility equipment. They offer in home service, usually within 48 hours or less, or the ability to drop your equipment off for repair. So between their Grayslake showroom and mobile van, they have been filling this service need since March of 2019.
Meet A Mom: Jade
I’m so proud to introduce you to this brand new Mom! Jade grew up in Libertyville, resides in Libertyville and her family business with her sister is also in Libertyville! Her baby boy is a mere 6 weeks old and such a cute, loved guy. Community is everything to Jade who is a pediatric and pregnancy focused chiropractor at North Shore Pro-Active Health. You’ll find her around town at community events, on the board of directors for Twice as Nice Mother & Child and volunteering for Girls on the Run. In her interview she shares her helpful advice, fun facts about herself and what’s next for her!
American Academy of Pediatrics Offers New Guidelines to Keep your Children Safe
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published updated recommendations on water safety. At Goldfish Swim School, we are thrilled with the new recommendations because we are also committed to education on water safety. We commend AAP for...
Vaping & Teens: What Parents Need to Know
The first thing you need to be aware of in regards to vaping? More teens are doing it—every single day. According to a recent study published by the University of Michigan, over 37 percent of 12 graders say they vaped sometime in 2018—compared to less than 28 percent...
Neuropsychological Evaluations: Empowering the Child and Parent
Mandi Croft-Petoskey, Ed.D., NCSP, ABSNP and Amanda Moons, Ed.S., NCSP by Tim Klein Photo Having your kids go to school can cause a roller coaster of emotions from pure joy to absolute fear. At this point in the school year you have most likely...