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…
Motherhood Real Talk: Parenting While Reparenting — Breaking Cycles & Building a New Legacy
There’s a quiet truth many women carry into motherhood that doesn’t always get said out loud: Some of us are raising our children… while learning how to raise ourselves. And that’s not weakness.That’s awareness. For many of us, childhood didn’t come with the softness, guidance, or emotional safety we needed. Maybe you were born to…
7 Ways Narcissistic Ex-Partners Try to Control You After Divorce (And How to Disarm Them)
Parenting after separation is never easy. But when you’re co-parenting with someone who displays narcissistic behaviors, the emotional weight can feel even heavier. Many mothers quietly carry the burden of trying to stay calm, protect their children, and rebuild their lives—all while navigating subtle manipulation from a former partner. The good news? Once you recognize…
Elevate your life! Empowering Women Everywhere 