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I have developed what the doctor says is Seborrheic Dermatitis on my scalp and in my ears. Nothing is getting rid of it, so wondering how others have dealt with it or if it could be a misdiagnosis. I'm going back to the derm in a week for more answers. Thx Anonymous poster hash: 2e4b3...2bb ...
Any restaurant recs that would be more lively for a gaggle of girls? ...
Hi, I have a 4yr old and would like to find a swim camp for her this summer. I have looked at Goldfish, Foss, etc...but want to find a swim camp as opposed to weekly class. I would appreciate any suggestions/recommendations. Thanks! ...
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My daughter is about to turn 11 and asked about an escape room birthday party. Has anyone done a kid-friendly escape room in Chicago or have any ideas about venues that might work for a small-ish birthday party? TIA! ...
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As a mom to a boisterous four-year-old girl, I am always looking for ways to entertain her and keep her busy. That's why I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to take my daughter, Clarke, to see The Nutcracker for the very first time this year. Clarke has been captivated recently with dance...
During a week in July, my husband and I hosted his family for vacation. Spread between three houses (including ours), were 19 family members, ages 6–70 years old. With a small backyard and a basement only a teenager would love, we had to get out and about in the city. To help inspire anyone who...
Water, sunlight, soil. It’s what all plants need, and one of the first science facts that kids learn. So gardening is the perfect way to harness an interest in the environment and to cultivate future scientists. These steps offer suggestions that can be scaled to fit any size patch, from large outdo...
I moved to Andersonville shortly before my oldest child was born. My husband and I were previously living in a one-bedroom condo in Bucktown, and we knew we wanted to start a family. Andersonville was appealing because of the easy access to the lake and parks, quiet streets with lots of trees, histo...
When I bought my first home in Logan Square back in 2005, the neighborhood was more edgy than hip. I found an old fixer-upper I could afford, crowdsourced a roommate on Craigslist, and called it a day. I was 27, single, and could not tell you the name of the school down the street. A decade la...
