Losing city friends in your 30s for a ‘burb life
A few years ago, the Graefs bought one-way tickets from Chicago to Hawaii to be closer to family. We were so happy for them (and jealous too). Last year, the...
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Chicago parents face challenges, joys in raising multiracial children
It's often said that it takes a village to raise a child, and once upon a time, this was quite literal. The proverb has been attributed to African cultures where...
‘Kids don’t hate math; they hate being frustrated’
Entering high school math can bring up anxiety for both the student and the parent. Algebra, geometry, trigonometry — the course titles are the same, but believe it or not,...
Parents are making more friends than ever after baby
Kelly Ali of Chicago recently hosted a weekend barbecue at her home. The turnout was great: 37 guests. And she'd met them all in the past few months. Since Ali...
Simple ways to have family fun in Chicagoland this summer
Summer in Chicago is the best. North Siders and South Siders can agree on that much. The weather is warm. The lake is beautiful. And there is so much to...
Being honest about what it’s really like to bring home baby
Parenting doesn't come with a handbook — and even if it did, there would inevitably be things left out. This wouldn't be an oversight or a lack of transparency, because...
Parents who Google, it’s OK to call your child’s doctor
A bump, a rash or a tantrum can send parents running to their favorite resource: Google. For better or worse, Google has an answer waiting. A Google survey conducted two...
Safe ways to get, stay tan
If you were lucky enough to head somewhere tropical for spring break, you more than likely returned with an enviable tan. The only thing sadder than boarding that flight home...
Advice for nervous traveler to Asia: ‘Always take the adventure’
When I told a friend that I would be touring Asia this summer, she interjected, "Mark and I are going to Hong Kong this year, to see family. He also...