Thinking of setting up a friend who lost a spouse? Here’s when to do it
Q: When is it OK to set up a friend who lost his or her spouse? I caution setting up a friend during the first year of bereavement. If your...
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Thank you, Kate Spade, for bringing the color to our lives
It was my junior year of college, and my mom and sister were visiting me for the weekend. When they came into my dorm room, my monogrammed, black-and-white chevron laundry...
6 great outdoor spots to read this summer in Chicago
When the temperature is high and the sun is shining, staying in to read your favorite book is just not an option. Below we offer six ideal reading retreats to...
5 celebrity memoirs worth checking out this summer
For some strange reason, we common folk love getting an inside scoop on the lives of the rich and famous. For reasons even stranger, some celebrities often quench our desire...
Receive a racy message and not sure it was meant for you? Here’s how to respond
Q: You receive a racy text or e-mail, and you are not sure that it was meant for you. How do you respond without making the other person feel uncomfortable?...
Printers Row Lit Fest offers up family fun in Lil’ Lit Park
Printers Row Lit Fest has something for all book lovers, including young ones. Lil’ Lit Park will be the home base for family fun, including storytelling, musical performances and special...
Unnecessary and accidental use of ADHD drugs on the rise, study finds
An American Academy of Pediatrics study published Monday revealed that the rate of adolescent exposure to ADHD medication reported to U.S. poison control centers increased 71.2 percent from 2000 to...
Naked person chatting it up in the locker room? How to escape the conversation
Q: You're in the gym locker room, and someone is trying to chat with you, but that person is naked. You're uncomfortable. How do you escape the conversation? The locker...
Your in-laws do things for your kids that you don’t like. How should you handle it?
Q: Your in-laws do things for your kids that you don't like, such as feed them unhealthy foods, dress them a certain way, or buy gifts that you don't approve....
Moving in with your partner, but know your parents will raise a fuss? Here’s what to do
Q: You've decided to move in with your partner, but you know your parents won't agree with this decision. How do you tell them while minimizing conflict? Start this conversation...