Back-to-school season is exciting, but it can also be expensive. Between backpacks, uniforms, school supplies, shoes, and activity fees, many families are looking for ways to stretch their budgets without sacrificing what their children need. The good news? Chicago is full of organizations working to make sure every child starts the school year prepared. If…
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7 Things Chicago Moms Should Do Before School Starts (Besides Buying School Supplies)
Why this matters School starts in just a few weeks for Chicago Public Schools (August 24 for K–12), and families are beginning to shift from summer routines to the school year. CPS has also reminded families to complete required forms, check school hours, and take advantage of free breakfast and lunch programs. 1. Reset your…
Answering hard relationship questions with your teen and tween kids
One of the hardest parts of parenting after a divorce, separation, or difficult relationship is figuring out what to tell your children when they start asking grown-up questions. When my daughter was younger, I made a conscious decision not to share adult details with her. She was a child. She didn’t need to carry adult…
Why Should I Care About Future Generations? #Earthday
“Why should I care about future generations? What have they ever done for me?”— Groucho Marx If we’re honest…that question probably crosses more minds than we’d like to admit. Because life is busy. We’re working, parenting, managing homes, trying to stay afloat — and sometimes thinking about the future of the planet feels far away…
Raising Curious Girls: My 2026 Commitment to Explore Chicago, One Museum at a Time
Our 2026 Family Commitment This year, I made a quiet promise to myself and to my daughter: Every month, we will visit a new museum or Chicago historical location together. Not for perfection. Not for social media. Not for checklists. But for memory building. Exposure. Wonder. Legacy. As a mom, I’m learning that education doesn’t…
Elevate your life! Empowering Women Everywhere 