Is it OK to go to a different hairstylist at the same salon?
Q: You used a different stylist than usual at your salon, but now you like the new stylist better. What should you do? A: Clients switch stylists for hundreds of...
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It’s farmers market season — here’s what you should know about bringing your dog
One of the beloved indications that warmer weather is on its way to stay is the opening of local farmers markets. Several markets throughout the city and suburbs opened this...
You saw your friend discipline her child in a harsh way. Should you say something?
Q: A friend disciplines her child in front of you, but you don't agree with the discipline method, and you are uncomfortable. Should you say something? A: Generally, no. But...
Hey, parents, here’s how to get a free Planet Fitness gym membership for your teens this summer
There's officially no excuse for your teen to be bored this summer, parents — and you don't even have to reach into your pocket for that to be the case....
Should you tell your son if you dislike one of his friends?
Q: Your son has a friend you don't like. The friend isn't a bad influence; you just prefer others. How do you handle this without making your son feel he...
Lil Dicky just made Earth Day cool. If you want to answer his call to action, we have some tips
Earth Day just got cooler thanks to rapper Lil Dicky giving the 49-year-old holiday a catchy little ditty as an anthem: "We love the Earth, it is our planet. We...
How do you tell the group at dinner that you don’t want to split the check?
Q: You're out to dinner with a group, and everyone orders drinks, appetizers and entrees. You know the group will want to split the check, but you only had water...
‘The first influencers’: New exhibit showcases Chicago’s mark on 1930s and ’40s fashion
As the adage goes, history repeats itself — and fashion is no exception. "Silver Screen to Mainstream: American Fashion in the 1930s and '40s," the Chicago History Museum's newest exhibit,...
Is it OK to ask how a person died if it isn’t explicitly stated?
Q: One of your friends posted on social media that a loved one passed away. Is it OK to ask how the person died if it isn't explicitly stated? A:...
Chicago mom who had been living in her car gets ‘extreme’ TV-style makeover for new apartment
As Sheronna Ragin-Winters stood against the wall outside the door of her South Side apartment, she stopped to catch her breath. There was still so much to process: Just three...