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How parenthood has helped me redefine Pride
Pride can easily be mistaken for a time that exists exclusively for LGBTQ youths. Here's how parenthood change my mentality about Pride.
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From celebrating Father's Day to attending street festivals, kick summer off with these 15 things to do with the kids this week.
100+ books for kids’ summer reading
It’s the best time of year to let kids’ minds roam free. Here’s a roundup of books recommended by local librarians and Tribune staff to help inspire a lifelong love of reading.
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‘I can’t help but look back’ — dad reflects on life after kids’ graduations
Dad's hope is that when his kids migrate to new habitats in the fall, that they will carry a sense of home with them — even as they construct a new one.
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Help! It’s June and my kids have to be at a band concert/track meet/baseball game/school carnival/graduation party!
End-of-the-year activities can leave us feeling pulled in a million directions and dreaming of a brief hospital stay.
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Gen Z kids are the stars of their parents' social media — and they have opinions about that
Alison Santighian flicks her finger over her smartphone screen, and her Facebook profile scrolls past in a blur. She is looking for a particular photo from a
We're finally on the cusp of summer! From celebrating Memorial Day with Captain America, to joining in on Buffalo Grove's first Pride parade, here are 15 things to do with the kids this week.
From giggling while nibbling on ice cream, to saving the day with lovable Disney Jr. heroes, here are 15 things to do with the kids this week.
School's (almost) out for summer! If you're blanking on ideas for what to do to keep those little ones entertained these next three months, don't worry because we've got you covered. From water parks to cool museum exhibits, here are 50 things to do with the kids this summer.
From biking Lake Shore Drive, to watching a baby wombat at the Brookfield Zoo, here are 15 things to do with the kids this week.
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Talking with your daughter amid new Alabama and Georgia abortion laws: ‘You can’t just pretend it’s a nonissue’
In an era of polarized politics and a changing legal landscape, why it's important to talk to your kids about abortion.
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‘Game of Thrones’ baby names are upon us, but one reigns supreme
Parents are giving their children names from the gritty and graphic TV series "Game of Thrones," according to an analysis by the website Names.Org.
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Why I don't want my daughters to be called 'guys'
I want my daughter to know that her words have power and can make a real impact on people's behavior.
Free hotdog costume, anyone? Here are 15 things to do with the kids this week.
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Returning to sex after childbirth can require patience, planning
"No sex for six weeks" used to be the standard advice following childbirth and, according to many doctors, it is still a good practice to allow healing. But it's not a hard-and-fast rule.
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Joe Maddon meditates, and the Cubs have a mental skills coach: How the team uses mindfulness and encourages kids to do the same
The Chicago Cubs hope that by sharing its vulnerabilities, kids watching will be encouraged to take care of their own mental game too.
This one's for mom too, kids. From cupcake decorating to going fishing, here are 15 things to do with the kids that mom will also enjoy on her special day.
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Study: Kids’ suicides spiked after Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why'
Suicides among U.S. kids aged 10 to 17 jumped to a 19-year high in the month following the release of "13 Reasons Why."
From a kite festival to singing songs about food, here are 15 things to do with the kids.
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Should you tell your son if you dislike one of his friends?
Should you tell your son if you dislike one of his friends? "Social Graces" is a weekly series asking two experts for advice on awkward situations.