Parents, it’s time to talk about money. “Parents know they have to talk about sex, they have to talk about drugs, they have to talk about alcohol, but money is one of those that we all probably feel we can slide by without talking about it,” Beth Kobliner says. Kobliner is the New York Times […]
New Trier High School announced the names of 11 alumni being honored with 2017 Alumni Achievement Awards on March 16 at the Hilton Orrington Hotel in Evanston. These new inductees, ranging from Grammy-nominated rock stars to high-profile business executives, join 41 of their peers in New Trier’s Alumni Hall of Honor. Below, we present the new honorees. Hall “Cap” […]
Calling all moms: MommyCon Chicago is coming to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont March 3-5. MommyCon is a boutique-style convention bringing parents and parents-to-be together for seminars and workshops about everything from babywearing and breastfeeding to car seat safety and child-proofing. This series of conventions that focus on natural and organic parenting […]
Life is full of changes, good and bad, and often people don’t realize the implications these changes may have on them or their loved ones when facing a medical emergency or death, life events that should trigger discussions and document drafting or review. End of life documents allow people to express their wishes for how […]
The Goddard School, from Dec. 1 to Jan. 23, collected 26,000 books as part of their 4th annual charity book drive benefitting Bernie’s Book Bank. On Jan. 25, The Goddard School gathered together for the final count, with school owners, children and volunteers sorting and stickering the thousands of books at Bernie’s Book Bank’s facility in Lake Bluff. The […]
When Dana Singla gave birth to her second child, Brandon, who was born with Down syndrome, a long-term financial plan for her family was about the last thing on her mind. For the first few years of Brandon’s life, Dana and her husband, Vinnie, focused on caring for their child, who required open-heart surgery and […]
Weddings are indeed the grandest “affairs of the heart,” celebrating not only a couple’s lifetime commitment to one another, but also the things that matter most in their lives — from heritage and religious traditions to family, friends and shared interests. There are truly no ordinary love stories and no two weddings alike. From special […]
Holy Trinity High School is a Catholic co-educational school located in the heart of Chicago. Founded in 1910 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Holy Trinity has been an anchor of Catholic education in the city for more than a century. Serving students from 55 different ZIP codes, Holy Trinity offers a private education for […]
The Cove School is thrilled to be celebrating its 70th year and platinum anniversary. We are proud of all of the accomplishments we have made as leaders in education for students with complex learning disabilities. From humble beginnings in 1947 to the tremendous school that exists today, Cove has reached unimaginable milestones. Today, we continue […]
Few holidays are more synonymous with a swanky night on the town than Valentine’s Day, but with such a vast selection of wining and dining options here in Chicago, the question quickly becomes, “How do I ever narrow them down?” Rest easy lovebirds because we here at Make It Better have you covered with a […]
