Seven in 10 girls believe they are not good enough or do not measure up in some area, from appearance to academic performance to interpersonal relationships, according to research by the Dove Self-Esteem Fund. That study also revealed the startling fact that 75 percent of girls with low self-esteem reported engaging in negative activities like […]
If your teen has the qualities that you would want in a babysitter – someone who is dependable, organized and punctual – then they may be a good candidate. Start them off with some training with an American Red Cross babysitting class. They’ll learn valuable skills and it will help them determine if caregiving is […]
In her most recent book, “Teach Your Children Well: Why Values and Coping Skills Matter More Than Grades, Trophies, or ‘Fat Envelopes,’” Madeline Levine, Ph.D., a practicing psychologist with almost 30 years of experience, prolific New York Times bestselling author, and educator, argues that real success is an “inside job” not measured by report cards […]
Summer camp can be one of the most exciting experiences for kids. Nowadays, there are summer camps for every interest — sports, theater, music, tech, and even camps for the whole family. Here are some of our tips to help your kids get the most out of camp and advice for parents on the fence […]
If you live in Lake or McHenry Counties — and soon if you live in New Trier Township — please be sure that your loved ones know they can text 847HELP to 274637. This text reaches Text-A-Tip, the only text crisis hotline in the country that provides complete anonymity and access to local licensed mental health professionals. Text-A-Tip was […]
Privilege can be a curse, according to Harriet Rossetto, founder of nationally recognized Beit T’Shuvah, a faith-based recovery community in California with 140 beds and an $11 million budget. When Rossetto noticed exponential growth in Beit T’Shuvah’s young adult population, she coined the term “trauma of privilege” to describe the misattunement children experience when they […]
Getting four kids up and out every day is a reckless endeavor my younger self never imagined and I’ll never master it. Today, my morning started with my teen daughter announcing, “I’ve decided to skip track team tryouts. I don’t want that time commitment right now.” It’s junior year, the worst possible time to quit […]
With cold and flu season in full swing, the medicine cabinet sees a lot of attention, housing medications that are prescribed or available over the counter (OTC). Most people get the relief they need and put the drugs away without giving them a second thought. However, medicine abuse is on the rise so parents should […]
You’re being transitioned. I’m in transition. The word “transition” has taken on a negative connotation in the American vernacular as something imposed or forced — beyond one’s control. In the movie “Up in the Air,” George Clooney plays a suited shark who fires people for a living. He forces people out of their livelihood with […]
Baby, it’s freezing outside. When temperatures hold firmly at C-O-L-D, what can you do with restless kids? Here are 11 simple ways to kick up the fun indoors and out, keeping kids happy and parents sane! Outdoor F-U-N Make Maple Candy How sweet it is! Heat maple syrup and a bit of vanilla extract in […]
