Healthy Children
Parenting philosophies aside, we can all agree that keeping our kids safe and healthy is priority No. 1. What’s likely not getting as much attention is your health, specifically your own mental and physical self-care (you know the saying about oxygen masks…).
NPN parents and experts have lots of advice and information about keeping everyone in the family healthy, whether you need help with nutrition, car seat safety, pediatrician visits, mental health concerns or just run-of-the-mill colds.
Discussions
Hi - I’ve hit that age for my first colonoscopy. I use rush for my PCP but first available appointment they have is a few months out in Oakbrook. Given a driver post-op is required, oakbrook ain’t gonna work. Any recommendations for someone/somewhere downtown for this procedure? ...
Any HR experts who can chime in? I have an employee on my team who works casually for my organization. She is paid hourly, gets no benefits, works nights and weekends only (roughly 20 hrs a month). It’s like a side hustle for her… she has a regular FT M-F job w a different organization....
Wondering if anyone can share a concierge medicine program that they have been happy with in the city. On the other hand, if anyone has not felt it to be worth it I would appreciate that too! After a few disappointing/possibly life-endangering (not for Covid reasons) experiences, I am thin...
Would you be willing to do a short "day of" interview before and after your mammogram at hospital/clinic? The video will be used on a new website to increase awareness of the importance of screening for breast health. The video is intended to sort of demystify the process. private message me if...
Can anyone recommend a gym on the northwest side that offers child care? I am in Irving Park and would need to leave a 5mo and 3yo during workouts, so if you can vouch that the caregivers are OK, even better! Also, ballpark monthly cost? Why does joining a gym always f...
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