The statistics on food allergies in children in the U.S. are startling — and on the rise. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a 50 percent increase in the number of children with food allergies between 1997 and 2011. That’s one in 13 children in the U.S. (or two in […]
We’ve changed our lives through tidying and learned to listen and talk to our kids. For round three, The Cynic’s Self-Help Book Club decided to tackle matters of the heart. We read “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman. The book posits that there are five ways people give love to […]
It’s natural to want to give your children the best — perhaps a top-notch education to give them a leg up later in life or some of the luxuries you didn’t have growing up. The problem is that these days, the ways we can indulge our children are virtually limitless. The spending frenzy begins quite […]
It’s natural to want to give your children the best — perhaps a top-notch education to give them a leg up later in life or some of the luxuries you didn’t have growing up. The problem is that these days, the ways we can indulge our children are virtually limitless. The spending frenzy begins quite […]
With its distinct flavor and pungent aroma, garlic has quite a reputation for making dishes sing. But here’s something you might not have known: eating garlic can bring down your blood pressure, according to Dr. Connie Catellani, a Skokie-based internist who practices integrative medicine. It might not happen overnight, but include garlic in your diet […]
Technology can be a blessing and a curse for parents of young children. We try to limit screen time, but sometimes handing over a smartphone or tablet to a little one is the only way to get through a meal out in a restaurant or a long flight. Luckily, there are some great educational apps out there for those […]
Andrea Metcalf understands good health. Perhaps you’ve seen her share fitness and healthy living tips on Chicago’s Fox 32, the “Today” show or “Good Morning America” and marveled at her flawless skin. At her newest venture, Tasty Facial Bar, Metcalf combines superfoods with powerful antioxidants and the stimulating one-two combination of massage and steam to […]
Scott Barry Kaufman believes having a dream you’re passionate about is fundamental to future success — and childhood daydreaming might just be the key. The scientific director of the Imagination Institute and researcher and lecturer in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania is working to expand our definitions and understanding of intelligence and creativity. […]
The garden is a love song, a duet between a human being and Mother Nature. —Jeff Cox Have you always wanted to start your own garden but been afraid of failure? Like most things in life, gardening is trial and error. Talk to any gardener and they’ll happily admit to killing plenty of plants. It’s part […]
Glenview’s Kaitlin Roseman and John West are ready to say “I do” in front of their closest family and friends … and millions of “Today“ show viewers. Last week, the pair was one of three couples vying for viewer votes in the My Big Fat Today Wedding contest to win a free dream wedding. Now, Kaitlin and […]
