I am my parent’s favorite child. I know this because my younger sister—by two years—has always complained, “Mom and Dad like you best.” Sibling rivalry has been around since the days of Cain and Abel. So is it really a big deal or just another difficult rite of passage? Sticks and Stones “I have adult […]
With technology ever present in our lives, it’s doesn’t take much effort to snap pictures on a smartphone and store photographs and milestones. But there are many more inspired ways to preserve special memories for your children. Capture the moment in new ways that will last long after the next version of the iPhone is […]
According to a recent Gallup poll, 96 percent of Americans rank family as the most important thing in their lives. So what’s the secret to making family life fantastic? It’s not as hard as you might think! Here are 10 simple, silly suggestions that you can easily fold into your routine starting today. 1. EnJOY one […]
The stereotypes of difficult, defiant teenagers and their long-suffering parents are very pervasive in pop culture, but Dr. Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D., is on a mission to change the way people think about adolescence. As a renowned expert on psychology development during adolescence who has been in the field for 40 years and chairs the National […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
If you got a late start on your holiday shopping, we’ve got a last-minute gift idea that will last a lifetime. A College Illinois!® Prepaid Tuition Plan. Enrolling your future student in a prepaid tuition plan can help you financially prepare for college and can help them focus on the goal of getting into […]
Don’t have time to run your pooch over to the groomer? Certified dog groomer Susan Gottlieb will come to you with her new mobile dog grooming business, Cleanhound Grooming. This grooming station on wheels includes hydro-massage baths, shampoo and conditioning treatments, blowouts, pedicures and de-shed treatments—and she tops it off with a cute bow or […]
Communicating with a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia requires patience and understanding. Individuals with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions. They also have more trouble understanding others. The Alzheimer’s Association® provides tips and techniques that can be used to help a person with Alzheimer’s communicate more effectively. Be patient and […]
You might worry about your teenager drinking or smoking pot, but statistics show, you also need to worry about them misusing prescription drugs. The University of Michigan longitudinal study, “Monitoring the Future” surveys U.S. teens annually. In their 2011 report, they found that 15 percent of teens misused prescription drugs, with Vicodin and Adderall the […]
Auto insurance? Check. Health insurance? Check. Long-term care insurance? Not so fast. The subject is not typical dinner conversation. But with the impending onslaught of baby boomers entering their senior years, the question of their ongoing care is a real concern. According to the AARP Bulletin, the odds that you’ll need long-term care after the […]
