Adoption, its uncertainties and how to adjust
In November 2014, Bethany and Jared Crain got a call saying that they were matched with an expectant mother. While they were ecstatic that they could be adding to their...
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Chicago Halloween MVPs prep with best decorations, best candy
The seemingly innocuous minivans that appear in Oak Park every Halloween are hiding witches, ghosts and goblins that have arrived to do major candy damage. When she spots those vehicles...
Can dangerous hobbies ruin your marriage?
On his online profile, Eugene Feld dangled precariously off an ice-capped mountain. Sinee Kopsombut, a scientist from Chicago, was smitten. Their first date was at a climbing wall, and the...
What to do about everyday bickering among siblings
Siblings can be the best of friends and the worst of friends. But more often than not, they're the worst. On average, siblings ages 2-4 get into arguments once every...
How equal are chores in your marriage — and does it matter?
It's the age-old debate heard in homes across the nation: Who is responsible for the chores? While recent studies found that men have nearly doubled the amount of housework they're...
Married life after an affair
There once was a man who had an affair, and he loved the woman more than he loved his wife, said Janis Abrahms Spring, clinical psychologist and author of "After...
How unemployment can affect marriage
When they first married a decade ago, Rachel Smithfield and her husband agreed about their commitment toward their careers and their future children. They were both motivated in their jobs,...
Wired toilets and other reasons to design a high-tech bathroom
Bathrooms today are more technological than ever before, according to a Houzz Bathroom Trends Report. Walk into a newly remodeled bathroom, and you can expect to see everything from hands-free...
Moms who were pregnant during 9/11 share their stories
Maria Cullerton remembers the day as if it were yesterday. The English teacher at Trinity High School in River Forest had just grabbed breakfast when the first plane hit the...
How to buy an ice cream maker
Choosing an ice cream maker can be as difficult as picking a flavor, so we're breaking it down, explaining the types, and the pros and cons of each. Types of...