Empowering parents to advocate for their children is Jacquelyn Dortch’s job and passion. She manages and teaches Stand University for Parents (Stand UP) at Stand for Children, a nationwide organization that empowers parents, teachers and community members to advocate for excellence in schools. “It’s like professional development for parents,” Dortch says. Stand UP is testing […]
A shocking statistic: Most perpetrators of sexual assault are never arrested, let alone charged. According to Human Rights Watch, the arrest rate for rape in Illinois is 11 percent. The reasons why this statistic is so dismally low are complicated, says Kaethe Morris Hoffer, legal director of the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE). She […]
The injustices women suffer in the other half of the world are mind-boggling and heart breaking.
If the title of this Anna Shapiro-directed play leaves any doubt in your mind, let me confirm, it’s not PG rated. This tale of betrayal, revenge and addiction is a quick-moving exploration of modern love and friendship, and the language reflects all the messiness that involves. The play stars John Oritz, as Jackie, a recovering […]
Most recently updated: December 2020 A family with resources facing a crisis has a vastly different experience than a family with limited economic means.
In junior high, you might not have known what path your career would take, but chances are, you had adult role models you could emulate.
Women and power. Some need it, some fear it, but together, when we embrace our power, we can change the world. We’d like to introduce you to eight brilliant women using their talent, intuition and passion to empower women and girls in our communities and across the globe. They are standing up for women who […]
Along with our sadness at the school shooting tragedy in Connecticut, comes questions about how and what to tell our children—especially those in elementary school. We combed the web and found these excellent resources from child psychologists, grief counselors and educators. Let us know what’s helped the most in your household by commenting below. […]
When you get called into the Director’s office in 1930s Russia, it probably isn’t to get good news. And from the first time the audience sees the nervous Anna, we know that she isn’t in her boss’ office to share a cup of tea and a little gossip. Yet when the Director, his only name […]
When I want luxe, I think spa. Keep your Jimmy Choos—I’ll take a beautiful space, soothing music and an aesthetician whose only job is to make me look and feel better than I did when I walked in the door. So if you’re looking for a holiday gift for someone who deserves a lot of […]
