Summer’s 12 coolest kids’ toys
With 62 days left of summer, there is still plenty of fun in the sun to be had, especially before those little ones head back to school. Whether it's water...
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How to ask your partner to remove a tattoo with an ex’s name
Q: You're dating a guy, and he has the name of his child's mother tattooed on him. If your relationship progresses to marriage, is it OK to ask him to...
More kids want to play soccer thanks to the U.S. World Cup win. Parents, it’s not too late to sign up for summer camps and teams.
Soccer-loving kids growing up in generations prior likely wanted to "bend it like Beckham." But many of those coming of age in the time of an epic World Cup victory...
Is it OK to ask a student what he scored on a standardized test, like the ACT or SAT?
Q: Is it OK to ask a student what he scored on a standardized test, like the ACT or SAT? A: Tests like the SAT and ACT are already stressful...
Mulan ruined Disney World for me. But I might go see her new movie anyway
When "Mulan" was released in 1998, my 5-year-old self thought she was the absolute coolest. She was a fierce, sword-wielding warrior princess who was way smarter, stronger and savvier than...
What to do when a friend goes on a date with a guy she set you up with
Q: A friend went on a date with someone she originally mentioned she wanted to set you up with. You're offended and upset. How do you handle this? A: On...
Meet the Chicagoans raising monarch butterflies in their homes as experts debate what’s best for the species
Karen Hallman and her husband were walking their dog through the woods a few years ago when they noticed they were surrounded by countless milkweed pods. Hallman, an avid gardener...
Experts talk good (and bad) wedding guest etiquette: Consider going alone and know how much to gift
If your life is anything like mine, you've been invited to at least six weddings all happening within a four-month span, and you're still trying to plan your own. And...
What to say to people splashing you at the pool
Q: You're lying by the pool, but people in the water keep splashing and getting you wet. Is it OK to tell them to stop? A: There's something very unpleasant...
Commentary: ‘Help somebody cross’: A brief defense of Tyler Perry’s role in the Black community
Tyler Perry is a pillar of hope in the Black community. Many will fight me on that, arguing that he's actually harmful to Black people for a slew of reasons:...