Marin residents are no stranger to nature’s reminders of who’s truly in charge. Droughts, floods, landslides and earthquakes are all part of homesteading here. As far as fire is concerned, Marin has been fortunate enough to remain fairly unscathed in recent years by the flames that have ravaged so much of our Golden State. There’s […]
As Father’s Day approaches, we’re recognizing men who are notable not only for the work they do in their day jobs, but also for the role they play at home as devoted dads. From a former president, to an emergency medicine physician to a college football coach, these high achievers have thought a lot about […]
I hate to generalize, but we all know how most dads feel about their grills. So why reinvent the wheel this Father’s Day? Give Dad what he wants: a reason to grill big. We’ve assembled some impressive BBQ recipes that will give him further bragging rights along with some related gift ideas that will dial […]
I hate to generalize, but we all know how most dads feel about their grills. So why reinvent the wheel this Father’s Day? Give Dad what he wants: a reason to grill big. We’ve assembled some impressive BBQ recipes that will give him further bragging rights along with some related gift ideas that will dial […]
LGBT Pride Month is here and even though most celebrations and parades across the country have been paused (again) amid the pandemic, you can still shop with pride. But beware Corporate Pride. While more and more companies recognize queer customers, not all rainbow merch collections actually benefit the queer community. A rainbow logo on name-brand […]
As long as Linda can remember, she felt like she was in competition with her three older siblings. Growing up in Wilmette, she remembers that they were “better at everything — sports, academics, more friends… you name it,” she says. “I always felt like I didn’t measure up.” But looking back, she doesn’t place blame entirely […]
This Father’s Day, we’re recognizing 10 local men who are notable not only for the work they do in their day jobs, but also for the role they play at home as devoted dads. From CEOs and nonprofit leaders to small business owners, these overachievers share their favorite memories of fatherhood and some helpful advice […]
Father’s Day is June 20, and whether you are together or apart, we bet your dad deserves some love this Father’s Day. Here are eight ideas for gifts that you can pick up around Chicago and the North Shore, and as a bonus, support local businesses in the process. It’s a win-win. Tala Coffee Roasters […]
If your child has ever been called a “visual,” “verbal,” or “mathematical” learner, you can attribute this realization to developmental psychologist and Harvard professor Howard Gardner. In 1983, Gardner published his groundbreaking book called Frames of Mind, which outlines his theory of Multiple Intelligences. Rather than just one general intelligence—the kind measured by IQ tests—Gardner […]
Watch on May 6, 2 P.M. PT, on Facebook Live Join us for a Fireside Chat with Howard Gardner, American developmental psychologist and the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education at Harvard University Professor and Susan Noyes, Founder and Publisher of Make […]
