Drum Roll Please: Introducing the Patch Moms Council

Being a parent is a tough job. At Patch, we understand and appreciate the important job parents do, and every week we will try to make that job just a little bit easier.

On Wednesdays, we will feature a series of articles loaded with local events, discounts and information to help parents.

And to make our Wednesdays a success, several local mothers have stepped forward to be part of the Patch Moms Council. of Shorewood, Jaime Druck of Fox Point, of Whitefish Bay, of Whitefish Bay, Suzanne Singh of Whitefish Bay, Yael and Nat Stein of Whitefish Bay, Kathleen Andersen of Whitefish Bay, of Shorewood, of Whitefish Bay and Hillary Fry of Whitefish Bay are all parents with children in the North Shore.

Each week, the Moms Council will examine a difficult question for parents, and provide insights based on members' experiences in the Moms Talk column. On Wednesday, the council will tackle its first question, “What considerations or questions do you need to ask when finding a new pediatrician and dentist for children?”

In addition to the Moms Talk column, the council also will share suggestions for our other Momsday content on Wednesdays. We’ll feature a weekend planner for family activities, five great local deals or discounts, a kids-free escape for mom and we’ll also spotlight a local achiever in our Whiz Kids feature.

We hope to provide some great information that parents can use, and we will always remain open to suggestions. If you would like to nominate a Whiz Kid or know of a great event for the weekend let us know.

And even though we have great moms on our council, there is room for more. The council is open to any mom (or dad) in Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Fox Point or Bayside who is willing to help shape some of our parenting coverage or weigh in on issues facing moms and dads.

There isn't much of a time commitment, so if you're interested, contact Shorewood Patch Editor Adam W. McCoy at Adam.McCoy@Patch.com