What inspires children to be kind? Is kindness innate, something we are born with and need to nurture? Two local teachers, Rena Rosen and Jenny Levin, tackle these questions in their recently published book, “The Courage to Be Kind” (Archway Publishing, 2017). The two friends combined forces to fulfill a need, and in doing so are […]
There are times — at night and during early mornings — when as a parent you understand the power of cathartic release provided by certain profane parodies of nighttime stories. Because your child … Just. Won’t. Go. To. Sleep. And that means you can’t get rest either. If you’re one of between 50 and 70 […]
There are times — at night and during early mornings — when as a parent you understand the power of cathartic release provided by certain profane parodies of nighttime stories. Because your child … Just. Won’t. Go. To. Sleep. And that means you can’t get rest either. If you’re one of between 50 and 70 […]
What if there was a single activity you could do at home, requiring no special equipment or cost of any kind, that would have lifelong benefits for the physical, emotional, academic and social health of every member of your family? And what if that activity was available to just about every household — but fewer […]
When we asked local moms about their best tips and tricks on “making it work,” the response was overwhelming. Forget mommy wars! These moms were eager to share their words of wisdom. Here are a compilation of tips, sure to give you a little boost when you’re having “a day” and need to hear that […]
In the wake of the Flint, Michigan, crisis, parents across the country are thinking twice about the quality of the water that comes out of their faucets. Here’s how you can ensure yours is safe. You use it dozens of times a day — for showers, to make coffee or oatmeal, to rehydrate after a […]
The scary truth is even an experienced swimmer can drown. Here’s how to make sure your family is ready for a safe summer of fun in the water. Picture this: The sun is shining, the kids are splashing around in the pool and you’re relaxing nearby in a patio chair. With summer here, this scene […]
Parents, it’s time to talk about money. “Parents know they have to talk about sex, they have to talk about drugs, they have to talk about alcohol, but money is one of those that we all probably feel we can slide by without talking about it,” Beth Kobliner says. Kobliner is the New York Times […]
Calling all moms: MommyCon Chicago is coming to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont March 3-5. MommyCon is a boutique-style convention bringing parents and parents-to-be together for seminars and workshops about everything from babywearing and breastfeeding to car seat safety and child-proofing. This series of conventions that focus on natural and organic parenting […]
For most parents, “lice” is a four-letter word akin to the worst swear words. The mere mention of a lice outbreak in the classroom or among friends brings with it itchy heads, a gross feeling, and images of dreaded housework. Yet, dare we say, the common head louse is misunderstood — not even that bad […]
