Giving Back

Pickles Group, the brainchild of three couples contending with cancer, helps the children of parents diagnosed with cancer navigate difficult times. When bad things happen, adults often have no choice but to pick up the pieces and move on. But kids aren’t always equipped to do the same. They’re often at a loss to make

The North Shore Civic Club kickstarts conversations. According to philosopher William James, a country’s fortune is directly tied to the level of civic discourse between its citizens. “The nation blessed above all nations,” he wrote, “is she in whom the civic genius of the people does the saving day by day … by good temper

Marriage is a major commitment. These five steps can help you build a stronger foundation—and avoid heartache down the road. Most people don’t want to think about divorce before marriage—but the truth is, the best way to avoid divorce is to never end up in the wrong marriage to begin with. While happily ever after

Lifelong friends Meera Sinha and Emma Huntley leverage their expertise in early childhood development to build a community for moms. Growing up as next-door neighbors on an idyllic block in Evanston, Meera Sinha and Emma Huntley forged a bond that would last a lifetime. Without even a fence to separate them, their families intertwined like