12 Beautiful Boots for Fall

Nothing says fall like a killer pair of new boots. These 12 classic looks promise to take any outfit to the next level.     arche “Garaki” Lace-Up Bootie Nothing beats a pair of booties that you can rock year round. The neutral suede paired with the bright laces and sole make for an impossibly fresh […]

Help Your Kids Navigate Cliques

Part of growing up is learning to navigate cliques.   Parents may be desperate to help their child learn the social skills to do so, but it’s often hard to know where to start. Carrie Goldman, speaker and award-winning author of “Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle […]

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Rosalind Wiseman: How To Talk to A Boy—Or at Least Try

Girls, if you think boys make you crazy, try parenting one.   Author and parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman uncovered a lot of myths about Girl World in her bestseller, “Queen Bees and Wannabees: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends and the New Realities of Girl World.” Now, she’s tackling the guy side of the […]

Fresh: Fashion Outlets of Chicago

It’s hard to miss the 530,000-square-foot Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont—and it’s equally hard to not find something for everyone. Open since August, with 120 stores, ranging from Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH to Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store to Forever 21 to the Disney Store Outlet, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago, it’s the newest […]

The Best Anti-Aging Products for Fall

No single beauty product can turn back the clock. That said, there are certain tricks for fall that can help skin appear more youthful, including pampering those parts of your face you might sometimes neglect, starting with your lips.   Lip Service You probably keep your lips hydrated, but when was the last time you […]

Nanny Sharing: Is It Right For You?

We all want to leave our children in the best possible care while we’re at work, but paying $50,000 (or more) a year for a full-time nanny doesn’t always make financial sense. For parents who don’t want to send kids to daycare, splitting the expense of a nanny with another family is one cost-effective solution. […]

The Family that Cooks Together, Stays Together

The Family that Cooks Together, Stays Together Slow down and have your children join you in the kitchen! Sometimes we are so busy we forget what is really important: nourishing our relationships and enjoying our children. Family dinners are a great way to do this, but don’t miss out on another chance to connect together as a […]

How to Set a Curfew Your Teen Will Actually Follow

It’s midnight. Where’s your teen? Establishing a curfew with input from your child gets the results you want—a teen that arrives home safely each night at the designated time. Here is how to make it work: Make local law your scapegoat. Every town has its own curfew. Be aware it’s different on weekdays than weekends […]