Upon learning the news that they are pregnant, many women are flooded with emotions--and questions. Pregnancy is a time filled with uncertain excitement. While worrying about the health of your growing baby is normal, living with constant concern can become tiresome. You can assuage some of this concern by asking questions of your health practitioner and educating yourself on … [Read more...] about Early Pregnancy Questions & Answers
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Could Your Weight Loss Resolve Have Unintended Consequences?
Could your New Year's resolution have unintended consequences for your kids? As millions of Americans resolve to lose weight, parents need to be aware that their new diet and fitness regimens could have a potentially negative outcome - triggering eating disorders or body image issues in their children. Because children often will mirror their parents, experts urge parents to … [Read more...] about Could Your Weight Loss Resolve Have Unintended Consequences?
Chicago Teachers’ Strike: A Plea to Agree
Thursday was Day 4 of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) strike. Two of my kids started in the public school system here in Chicago last Tuesday. My pre-schooler has 20 kids in her class and took it all in stride having watched her big brother run through the program last year. It was a rough go for him though; feeling a little lost among the 31 other … [Read more...] about Chicago Teachers’ Strike: A Plea to Agree
Nora Ephron Dies at Age 71
Nora Ephron passed away on Tuesday in New York from complications with leukemia. She was 71 years old. Ephron was the gifted writer behind classic films such as Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally - which set the standard for romantic comedies. As a woman in a man's industry, she gave power to her female leads, among which were Meryl … [Read more...] about Nora Ephron Dies at Age 71
Basketball’s Newest Star: Jeremy Lin
The New York Knicks - led by Jeremy Lin - did it again on Valentine’s Day night! The point guard who came out of nowhere hit the game winning 3-point shot with a half-second left giving the New York Knicks a 90-87 win over the Raptors in Toronto. Because of injuries, the Knicks have been without Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire (who has since returned), but even minus their … [Read more...] about Basketball’s Newest Star: Jeremy Lin