Christen A. Johnson – Page 12

Both experts agree that giving a teacher a gift is perfectly acceptable.

So you want to give your kid’s teacher a gift. Don’t make it awkward — keep these guidelines in mind

September 9, 2019 at 5:19 p.m.

Q: Is it OK to give your child's teacher a gift, and if so, how much is too much? A: It is absolutely appropriate to express appreciation to your child's...

12 coolest tech gadgets for college life

August 28, 2019 at 1:07 p.m.

College is all about having fun and making memories — all while focusing on those studies of course. In today's world, it's literally impossible to do any of those without...

Your son wants to change his name. Here’s how to respond.

August 27, 2019 at 10:29 a.m.

Q: Your teenager tells you he doesn't like his name and would like to change it. You think it's a phase but don't want to shut him down. What do...

Happy International Dog Day! These local pups will brighten your social feed.

August 26, 2019 at 12:44 p.m.

Your timeline may look a little happier Monday, as folks from all around are celebrating #InternationalDogDay with tributes to their four-legged fur babies. Many of the posts display insight into...

Experts say it is perfectly fine to look up your child's teacher on social media, but you shouldn't go on a deep dive.

Go ahead and look up your kid’s teacher on social media — just tread carefully

August 23, 2019 at 10:48 a.m.

Q: Should you look up your kid's teacher on social media? A: This is a modern dilemma that new etiquette rules have to address. Many teachers are spending more time...

A $3 million nickel and a $100,000 bill: These and other rare monies will be in Rosemont this week

August 13, 2019 at 12:06 p.m.

If you ever wanted to see a billion dollars up close, now's your chance. Starting Tuesday, the World's Fair of Money, hosted annually in a major city by the American...

Both experts agree to take into account what kind of party you're having before deciding to invite the neighbors or not.

When to invite the neighbors to a house party

August 9, 2019 at 9:16 a.m.

Q: Do you have to invite your neighbors over when you throw a party, especially if it's going to last past 10 p.m.? A: Some people find navigating whom to...

Wait for the right timing, suggests one expert, and find a way to have a one-on-one conversation in order to avoid putting your co-worker on the spot.

Co-worker’s perfume is too strong. Here’s how to approach her.

August 2, 2019 at 9:28 a.m.

Q: Your co-worker wears a strong perfume, and it's becoming too much to bear. How do you tell her it's too strong and is bothering you — without offending her?...

This Great White Shark is one of the many sharks featured in the cultural phenomenon that is Discovery Channel's annual weeklong series called Shark Week.

Shark Week is back. Get your fix with Shedd Aquarium’s live demonstrations

July 29, 2019 at 3:40 p.m.

It's the most wonderful time of the year: Shark Week. Go ahead and get "Baby Shark" queued up as the celebration begins. The weeklong series of sensational shark documentaries has...

Unless you're in a private space, talking on speakerphone is an absolute no-no, according to one expert.

How to confront someone talking on speakerphone in public

July 26, 2019 at 9:53 a.m.

Q: A woman is talking on speakerphone on public transportation, and it's annoying and disruptive to you. Is it OK to ask her to take the call off speaker? A:...

All Stories