Creating the next hit app doesn’t just happen in California tech temples—your neighbor might be burning the midnight oil coding a new way to shop, listen to music or commemorate a big game. These innovative apps were developed right here in the Chicago area. Currently, all these apps are only available for the iPhone, but many have […]
Talking about how to care for your female parts is a sensitive subject, and it’s difficult to figure out what language to use. Women have a complicated, multi-functional sexual anatomy that isn’t easily summed up by a single phrase. Even the term “vagina” doesn’t cut it, because technically, the vagina only describes the internal channel leading to the uterus. Everything on the […]
Paula Nixon is in survival mode. The 19-year-old recovering heroin addict from Glenview is now in a Florida rehab facility clinging to the hope that she’ll survive, unlike the peers she’s lost along the way. For addicts like Nixon, recovery is a tenuous word. It’s impermanent, imbued with the notion that one can—and often will—waver […]
Forget the house; this spring, clean up your relationship. Start by taking a fresh look at your everyday routines as a couple. Simple things like mealtime, helping kids with homework, and even where you sit on the couch when you watch TV, all affect the way you feel about life and each other. Some routines are a source of joy and comfort, but […]
It’s not unusual for kids today to be involved in multiple activities, and with that comes competition. Between after-school clubs and sports teams, you might find yourself wondering how much is too much for your child. Hilary Levey Friedman, author of “Playing to Win: Raising Children in a Competitive Culture,” studied 95 families with elementary […]
Mid-life is an exciting time filled with new beginnings and wonderful opportunities. As the kids grow up and move out of the house, priorities shift. During this phase, couples often have more freedom to travel, enjoy leisure-time activities and focus on each other. However, for many people who were looking forward to, envisioning and anticipating […]
Inevitably, as we age, the brain’s ability to process information becomes slower than it used to be. The good news is intellectually stimulating activities, exercise and a nutritious diet can keep your brain sharp and improve its functioning. With frequent use, our brains, just like our muscles, become stronger, says Dr. Jerry Bauer of theNeurosciences […]
If only every day was Mothers Day! Treat us like a queen, don’t let us touch a dish (unless you’re handing it to us and it’s full of chocolate goodness), bring us flowers, let us sleep in and bring us breakfast in bed.
April is home opener month for three of Chicago’s professional teams: the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Sky and Chicago Red Stars. These teams play a more significant role in our community than you may realize, because the team owners live here and run their franchises with North Shore values. The Chicago Cubs, Chicago Sky and Chicago Red Stars are locally owned […]
As the polar vortex makes way for sunny skies and above-freezing temperatures, Westfield Old Orchard sprinkles its park-like shopping center with a welcome sight: spring must-haves! Senior marketing director Shannon Ridgeway shares the trends of the (long-awaited) season: 1. 50 Shades of Blue “One of the hottest hues for spring is any variation of blue, […]
