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Can Tippytoe Walking Cause Issues?

June 24, 2019 by Shandy M. - Chicago, IL

My 9 year old daughter almost exclusively walks on her tiptoes when she’s barefoot. I don’t think it’s causing a prob...

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12-Yo Daughter Lashes Out, Then Sobs for Hours with “I’m Sorry” and “I C

June 17, 2019 by Mel H. - Chicago, IL

My girl saw me and ex divorce around 3-4 yo, we have lived with stepdad to-be since age 7. She is jealous of him, gua...

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How to Fire Nanny Because of Language Barrier?

May 16, 2019 by Catherine E. - Deerfield, IL

I hired our nanny about 5 months ago and am struggling with how to let her go. She speaks Spanish and very little to ...

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Kitchen Remodel Derailed by Bad Appraisal

May 11, 2019 by Shandy M. - Chicago, IL

***ADDITIONAL INFO BELOW*** My husband and I decided to finally remodel our outdated kitchen. Our plan was to do ...

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Moisturizer or Not for Teen Acne??

April 19, 2019 by Noelle R. - Chicago, IL

My teenager has mild to moderate acne. Top rated dermatologists had lengthy wait lists so friends recommended we go t...

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Birthday Party Ideas for My Preteen

April 14, 2019 by Shandy M. - Chicago, IL

Hi friends, I’m looking for suggestions for my almost 12 year old son’s upcoming birthday. We have a party planned at...

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Depression Screening for Tween-teens

April 04, 2019 by Molly G. - Chicago, IL

I took my 11 year old for her yearly physical and she was given a depression screening. In the paperwork for this doc...

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My Daughter Made an Excuse Not to See Me

March 20, 2019 by Ashley B. - Great Lakes, IL

I took the advice from my last post I understand I have been jealous and insecure and it truly is hard. I asked in ad...

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I Gave Sole Physical and Legal Custody to the Dad and Step Mom Is Taking Over

March 08, 2019 by Ashley B. - Great Lakes, IL

Two years ago I gave up sole physical and legal custody to my kids father because I wanted to join the military and I...

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Cat Hair and Legos

January 22, 2019 by Molly G. - Chicago, IL

I have two kids that love legos, thus I have a few lego work spaces. We also have a cat that climbs on everything. I ...