What a beautiful, loving pronouncement! What if we kept this perspective foremost in our minds while we raised our kids?

It’s taken me years to feel comfortable with public speaking, so when I meet someone who craves the spotlight, enthuses about acting, and relishes wearing suits and fedoras - I’m intrigued, especially when that someone is 11 years old.

As our children dragged us kicking and screaming into their teenage years, it became evident; I had underestimated my husband’s parenting abilities. It turns out he had super powers!

At Day in Our Village, I spied a spunky, fashion savvy four-year-old boy sporting colorful Crocs . . . bringing back a flood of sweet, fond memories . . .

Please come for a conversation with three experts about mental health services for children, teens and families on June 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Veteran's Room of the Oak Park Main Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park. 

Carefully selecting unsuspecting Day in Our Village revelers, I posed one very important questions. . . 

Have you ever heard of West Cook Pro Bono Network? If you're an attorney looking to give back to your community, this group is for you!

Ever dream of leaving your family for life on a secluded island? Longing for those carefree days before kids?  

Parents spend a lot of time scheduling summer plans for their kids. But as summer rolls around, have you scheduled plans for you?

I always admired those moms who eagerly anticipated summer’s approach - researching, scheming, and scheduling activities; I wasn’t one of them.