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Parents may unwittingly be passing along their own fears to their kids. Experts say the key is self-awareness.

Are your kids inheriting your fears? What parents can do to stop the cycle

June 1, 2019 at 4:03 a.m.

You want your child to inherit your good looks, goes without saying. But your fears? Not so much. Indeed, many parents may not even realize that they are unwittingly passing...

A little higher: Getting a boost to find the sturdiest stepladder

May 23, 2019 at 8:41 a.m.

When it comes to stepladders, we don't often give them a second thought. But even from a short distance, falls are dangerous, so a sturdy stepladder is a must in...

Make a clean sweep with steam mops

June 15, 2018 at 11:01 p.m.

That dirty kitchen floor looks better after you sweep it ... but how much grime (and germs) still remain? Let's just say it's more than we like to think about....

Putting new waffle irons to the test

June 16, 2018 at 7:45 p.m.

Waffles are a great breakfast treat, but sometimes more work than they're worth to make at home. Maybe it all comes down to the maker — or maybe just the...

Chicago area libraries gear up for National Readathon Day

May 9, 2019 at 5:07 p.m.

Saturday is National Readathon Day, a fundraiser for the National Book Foundation's literacy programs. Similar to a walkathon, the Readathon is a pledge-based fundraiser that will run from noon-4 p.m....

"Fury" (48 inches tall by 52 inches wide), one of Emiily Carlson's stained-glass artworks.

Stained glass opened the window to Emily Carlson’s artistic ambitions

June 18, 2018 at 2:07 a.m.

Emily Carlson had been teaching English in Taiwan for six years when another American brusquely asked her what she was doing with her life. "He stared at me and started...

Can new hair dryer technology make your blow-out better?

June 18, 2018 at 3:37 a.m.

Dry winter weather can do a number on your hair. New hair dryers promise to help keep it manageable and prevent damage with features like ionic technology to reduce frizz...

Knowing a few strategies on how to keep impulsive habits at bay may mean fewer regrets later on -- and a fatter wallet too.

Smart Solutions: How to avoid impulse buying

June 17, 2018 at 4:53 a.m.

Temptation surrounds us. Whether it's chocolate cake samples at the supermarket, a shiny new pair of kicks or the latest smartphone, it's easy to give in to an impulse purchase....

Savvy Shopper: Rice cookers that make meals easy

June 17, 2018 at 5:10 a.m.

Rice cookers not only make a perfect pot of rice but they have a versatility that goes beyond their name. They're compact, which makes them friendly to small kitchens and...

Change management gains a sharper focus in Chicago-area MBA programs

May 22, 2019 at 2:52 a.m.

Business school students looking to add skills in managing change or to deepen their leadership ability can seek concentrations in these topics as part of their Master of Business Administration...

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