“Aging” is something we should all know well—we’ve been doing it since we were born. And we’re always looking for help on how to do it right. When we’re children, we look to our friends and parents for guidance. As we age into adulthood, some questions become easier, others harder. Finally, there comes a point […]
In classical yoga practice we use the body’s natural breathing process to support and sustain health and wellness. Traditional yoga instruction includes multiple facets. There are eight “limbs” of a classical approach to yoga: yama (ethical teachings); niyama (self discipline); asana (physical movements); pranayama (vitality development); pratyahara (sensory withdrawal); dharana (concentration); dhyana (meditation); and samadhi […]
Come join us for an event for every woman who wants to get smarter about money and wants to plan for what’s next! You will enhance your financial confidence, obtain valuable tools, action items and practical steps while empowering your future and gaining financial freedom and stability. Our experts will cover: Your Financial Success Checklist […]
A large number of tweens and teens have smartphones and the number of new apps available is staggering. Some kids have moved on from Facebook, but keeping up with the latest apps that are a cause for parental worry can be challenging, to say the least. “It is important for parents to be aware of […]
Your child is going to college. You’ve scheduled a summer orientation session. You’ve sent the housing deposit. You’ve done the obligatory shopping to pick out bedding, towels and closet hangers. You’re all set, right? Not yet. Don’t forget to make financial arrangements for your college-bound student before school starts. Aside from handling tuition and housing payments, your student will […]
What used to be just coastal-city staples in New York and L.A. have at last found their Chicago-area niche. Forget overpaying for a blowout at a salon and say goodbye to frizzy hair thanks to these favorite Chicago blow-dry bars. At just $40 or less, you can achieve fabulous hair at one of these specialty […]
Any parent can imagine my horror upon discovering after a visit to my brother-in-law’s, that not only did we provide them with memories of our toddlers’ tantrums, but we also left them with another gift: head lice. Yes, I’m that mother who didn’t regularly check her children’s heads before sleepovers, travel and any of the […]
This month, the relationship advice experts are our readers—real people in real relationships who have learned from experience what counts in love. Marge and Neil, Evanston, Married 47 years Marge and Neil are a delightfully warm and engaged couple. Over their 47 years of marriage, the couple has formed a close and resilient bond, in […]
Just a couple months into the school year and my sixth-grader’s backpack was like a black abyss of crumpled papers and wrappers. I knew we had an organizational challenge on our hands. Apparently, according to experts who understand the way middle schoolers operate, my son and I weren’t alone. “The organization of material and time management are the two […]
Given the 7.5 percent unemployment rate in the Chicago area, searching for a job can be a daunting task. It can be challenging to find reliable sources among various recruiters, bloggers and social media platforms. Trustworthy outlets are difficult to distinguish from those that waste a job seeker’s time. Last year, CareerBuilder conducted a study […]
