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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

Ice breaker type of activity for upcoming meeting

Looking for an ice breaker/team building exercise to kick off an upcoming meeting for a semi-crabby/tired  healthcare team…nothing too elaborate  but something that would cater to to those in person and those over zoom, something that doesn’t cost money (agin-it’s healthcare) and something that is l...

Layover en route to Stockholm

Have to be in Stockholm in May before United starts their direct flights. I could fly through Newark on another airline but also thinking of doing a layover in Europe. Where should I go?  Choices are Munich, Frankfurt, Brussels for most flight options.  Have been to London a lot so not really consid...

For Sale: 4 Adele tickets - Las Vegas, Caesar's Palace - June 8

We were lucky to score great Adele tickets for June 8 months ago, and we now have a conflict. Very sad...  these were so hard to get and are sold out. I'm not a big fan of using Stub Hub or other brokers due to all the fees for buyers, so thought I'd check locally first. We are just looking to ...

Have you tried Noom for weight loss?

Is it working? Need some structure and prompts to help me get on the weight loss wagon (female in my 40s, busy and stressed out). Asking for a friend! ...

Celebrating 8th Grade Graduation...?

...I am clueless, and this seemed so much simpler when we were kids.     How did you celebrate this event, or how are you planning to?  Is there anything you would do differently?   Feedback welcome! ...


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