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Parenting Advice Topics

Working Moms
Tips on juggling your two (or more!) jobs—mother and employee
New Moms
Connect with other new moms and watch videos on infant care
Raising Good Kids
Thoughts from parents on raising a city kid
Pregnancy
Support and resources during your 10-month journey
Sleep Training
Videos on infant sleep and more on that precious commodity
Healthy Children
Keeping kids well, both mentally and physically
Relationships
Articles and discussion about partners, in-laws and more
Discipline
Techniques, tips and tricks from experts—and parent experts
Behavior
Potty training, separation anxiety and managing kids’ moods
Developmental Differences
Support group, fair and more for parents of kids with special needs
Travel With Kids
Trip ideas and strategies for a fun family vacation
Working mom hacks: Tips and tricks to make your life easier
Coffee alone won't cut it. Parents who work full time need a plan to get out of the house on time in the morning with everyone fed, dressed and backpacks packed—without tears. (No one would blame you ...
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What to expect when you’re expecting a Chicago baby
Preparing to give birth in the City of Big Shoulders? Get ready. In addition to a generally friendly Midwestern vibe from passers-by, there are a handful of little-known watch-outs and hacks that Chic...
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Talking to kids about racism
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash   “Mommy, why are people protesting?” “Well, some people did some really bad things to a man named George Floyd and people want everyone to know that ...
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Discussions

Hyatt Ziva reviews?

Searching for a resort for the week after Christmas with no luck. Everything is either booked or 3x the normal rate.  Didn't realize I was so behind in booking!   Has anyone been to the Hyatt Ziva in either Cabo or Cancun?  Thoughts?   Anonymous poster hash: 86412...eab ...

Skiing in Wisconsin/Michigan long weekend in December

Looking for any recommendations for a family ski resort in Michigan or Wisconsin over December break. Middle school aged kids. Nice indoor pool would be great. Lessons available, as well ...

AI Use at Dr Appointment

I just saw my Dr and at the beginning of the appointment she casually asked if I minded if she used AI to document her notes. It caught me off guard and she said it so casually I initially said sure no problem. Then I asked if it was going to record me and she said yes but she only uses it to ensure...

Gotta Vent 2024

Overall, I like ...no, love... living in Chicago.  But having to fight with the City over how to pay a parking ticket I objectively didn't deserve, from the ease and space of a friend's suburban home makes me wonder why I put up with the BS.       ...

My 11 year old son wants to quit team sport halfway through the season

This is a vent as well.  I am at my breaking point and looking for any advice if this has happened to someone if their kid has a disability or not.  My 11 year old son, with moderate ADHD, along with multiple LD’s and anxiety,   would like to quit his travel basketball team midway through the season...


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