When shopping with your soon-to-be college freshman, the typical dorm-room necessities—shower caddy, twin XL sheets, laptop—might come to mind. But after spending a few weeks at school, your child will be calling home wishing they had thought of these essentials. Pre-empt the angst of forgetfulness, and have your college kid pack these often overlooked, but […]
If you’re mom to a tween or teen boy, there’s no doubt that at some point you’ve asked youself, “Just what the heck is that smell?” What is it about boys on the verge of hitting puberty, that makes them think it’s OK to skip a shower and instead cover up their stink with an […]
If you’re mom to a tween or teen boy, there’s no doubt that at some point you’ve asked youself, “Just what the heck is that smell?” What is it about boys on the verge of hitting puberty, that makes them think it’s OK to skip a shower and instead cover up their stink with an […]
More and more, students are considering Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) as part of their college experience. ROTC prepares students to become officers in the U.S. Military while getting their degree at one of more than 1,000 colleges and universities. Students who enroll in ROTC commit to serving in the military after completing their college […]
Teens who love to read, write fiction or tell stories sometimes need help to find an outlet for their talent and friends who share their love of the written word. For parents of the bookish, the North Shore and broader world have a lot of resources; you just have to know where to look. Chicago-Based […]
Another school year has begun, and homework is once again on your family’s to-do list. Busy schedules mean you can’t always sit down with your child as they work through math problems and study giant history books. Whether you need a little assistance when it comes to organization or studying on the go, these apps […]
Your “boomerang kid” has moved back home. Now the question is: Should they pay rent? You may be surprised—the answer depends on a number of variables, according to Dr. Tom Olkowski, author of “Helping Children Cope with Moving” (Kindle Edition, 2011): Why is the adult child moving home? How long will they stay? Do they […]
Your purse is a one-stop shop—bank, first-aid kit, fashion-emergency-solver, beauty bar and boredom buster—all in one. Keep these items in your bag at all times, and you’ll be ready to conquer anything. For fashion emergencies Velcro adhesive dots allow you to turn up a sleeve that is too long, secure a fallen hem, and hold […]
We spend all day, every day, glued to a phone or computer screen. Kids are texting, playing Angry Birds, watching Netflix and surfing ESPN.com, while adults are checking their work and personal email, catching up on Facebook, and watching “The Voice.” Sometimes it feels like we fritter away all our time linking to others […]
Find your favorite carryall for the upcoming school year.
