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Breaking ground to build the future at Pine Lake Preparatory
Children of Pine Lake Preparatory staff took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the school’s expansion. /Courtesy Pine Lake Preparatory MOORESVILLE – Pine Lake Preparatory marked a major milestone on May 29 with a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new academic building, representing the next step in the school’s Building the Future initiative.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wins Illinois’ 9th District Democratic House primary
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss told supporters “there’s a lot to fight for” Tuesday night, emerging victorious from a crowded field to secure the Democratic nomination for a congressional seat long held by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who he called a “mentor” and “role model.” “Those with money have too much political power,” Biss said as he declared victory. “And they use that political power to rig the system for themselves.
A&W Contractors navigates changes in federal diversity guidelines
Last year marked a milestone for Air and Wellness Safety Training when it officially changed its name to A&W Contractors. The new moniker marks the Englewood company’s bigger shift to construction-related work. Former respiratory therapist Adrian Mobley founded the company in 2014 to offer CPR and safety training but in 2020 moved into services such as traffic control at construction sites and then temporary fencing.
Why you don’t need to be a perfect parent, just a present one
A perfect parent? Parenting is a long series of tiny moments that rarely look like the photos in your camera roll. The spilled snack on the car seat. The big feelings at bedtime. The way you juggle dinner while answering a homework question and signing a permission slip. If you have ever ended a day wondering whether you were “good enough,” you are not alone.
10 tech-safety tips every family should follow this winter
It is dark by dinner, everyone is shopping online and our kids are streaming more while indoor time climbs. Winter is wonderful, and it is also when tech hiccups and scams tend to spike. You do not have time for a full digital overhaul, so think of this as a warm reset. Small steps stack up fast. Below are 10 practical, family-proof tips you can handle in short bursts between school pickup and cocoa. Each one includes a simple action or script you can use tonight. You already know the basics.
6 tips for dividing family chores fairly (and finally ending the resentment)
Most families are not struggling with who does the dishes. They are struggling with who notices the sink, who remembers the dishwasher tabs, and who texts the plumber when the faucet leaks. That unseen planning and remembering is where resentment grows. A 2024 study in Archives of Women’s Mental Health found that the cognitive side of household labor falls more heavily to mothers and is linked with higher depression, stress, and burnout.
6 winter activities that keep babies and toddlers (and yourself) engaged indoors
When the weather says stay inside, the long stretch from breakfast to bath can feel endless. Babies and toddlers still need movement, sensory input, and face-to-face connection, even when the park is a no-go. The good news is you already have what you need. With a few household items and a clear plan, you can invite exploration, boost language, and protect your own energy.
12 ways to quietly enjoy your baby and take your time, no rush
Credit: Canva/Motherly Newborn life can feel like hurry up and wait. You move from feed to diaper to nap, then look up at an overflowing sink and a dozen unread texts. That tug to do more can drown out the tiny moments you wanted most. The truth many pediatricians and psychologists echo is that connection grows in quiet, repeated minutes. Consistency matters more than complexity. You do not need a perfect routine to enjoy your baby. You need small, intentional pauses that fit your real day.
10 documents every parent needs to protect their child’s future
Credit: Canva/Motherly It is hard to think about worst-case scenarios, but having a simple plan is one of the most loving things you can do for your child. When decisions are made ahead of time, caregivers can focus on your child instead of searching for paperwork or guessing what you wanted. Estate planning is not only for people with complex assets. It is for any parent who wants clarity about who steps in, how your child is supported, and where the money comes from.
9 ways to help your restless legs syndrome during postpartum
You finally sit down to nurse or you’re almost asleep, and then it hits: that creeping, can’t-stay-still feeling in your legs. Restless legs syndrome is common in pregnancy and can stick around postpartum, especially when you’re depleted, underslept and juggling round-the-clock care. The good news is there are practical, low-lift habits that often bring relief. Below you’ll find simple adjustments you can try today, from timing your caffeine to smart stretches that fit between feedings.
To keep your home tidy, picture this: the dishwasher hums, backpacks are by the door, counters are clear, and there is a soft path from sofa to bed. No marathon scrubbing, no perfection. Just tidy enough to exhale. If that sounds dreamy, the key is not willpower. It is a tiny set of habits you repeat in the same order every night so the work feels lighter and everyone can pitch in. This guide breaks down a realistic end-of-day plan you can start tonight.
What motherhood taught me about letting go in the new year
Credit: Canva/Motherly As we start the new year, part of me wants to wrap in a blankie and stay there forever. The other part wants to crawl under the blanket of mismatched socks and leftover cookie crumbs and call it a day. Then I became a parent, and any illusion of a tidy ending to long winter days disappears. Motherhood turns your calendar into a living thing, full of growth spurts, lost mittens, and bedtimes that slide around like puzzle pieces.
Calmer homework nights: start with these 5 environment tweaks
Credit: Canva/Motherly Homework time can feel like a daily sprint, especially when everyone is hungry, tired, and trying to switch gears from school to home. The good news is you do not need a full home remodel to make it easier for your kids to do homework. Research on attention and executive function points to simple environmental cues that reduce friction and boost focus.
Your money mindset after baby: Shifting from scarcity to strategy
Your money mindset changes after becoming a parent has a way of turning every dollar into a decisiondiapers, childcare, hours away from work, college dreams that suddenly feel closer than they are. Even if you handled money confidently before, a baby can flip your script. You might hear a little voice saying, Spend less, save everything, never risk a thing. That makes sense when life just changed in the biggest way. It also keeps families stuck.
Your money mindset after baby: shifting from scarcity to strategy
New baby, new numbers. Here’s how to release fear, build a flexible plan, and make values-based money moves that support your family today and tomorrow. By Abby Miller Updated Jan. 06, 2026 Your money mindset changes after becoming a parent has a way of turning every dollar into a decision—diapers, childcare, hours away from work, college dreams that suddenly feel closer than they are. Even if you handled money confidently before, a baby can flip your script.
Morning sickness is misnamed: 12 steadying strategies that actually help
Some days it hits before your feet touch the floor. Other days, it lingers all afternoon. Morning sickness is a misnomer that can make an already tough stretch feel minimizing. You are not doing anything wrong. Nausea in early pregnancy is common, and many small shifts can bring real relief. As Mayo Clinic notes, despite the name, morning sickness can happen randomly throughout the day and most often starts in the first trimester. Below are simple, evidence-informed strategies you can try today.
Gentle discipline, firm boundaries: holding both without losing yourself
Credit: Canva/Motherly Parenting asks us to hold two truths at once: kids need our tenderness and they need our limits. Most of us didn’t grow up with models that balanced both, so it is normal to feel wobbly. If you’ve ever swung between “I don’t want to be harsh” and “I can’t keep negotiating bedtime,” this guide is for you. Right now, many families are craving steadier days, fewer power struggles, and more connection.
Pumping at work without the spiral: your rights, your plan, your peace
Credit: Canva/Motherly Returning to work with a pump can feel like juggling a new job inside your job. Pumping at work is a chore, but you can do this–and it gets easier as you move forward. Yes, there are meetings to attend, a body still healing, milk to keep cold, and a schedule that never seems to line up. If you’ve ever cried in a supply closet or skipped a session because the day got away from you, you are not alone.
8 simple scheduling tricks that keep families sane during the winter rush
The stretch between late fall and the new year can feel like one long logistical obstacle course. School concerts stack on sports tournaments, holiday travel meets cold and flu season, and the sun sets before dinner. You already juggle a lot. The goal now is not perfection. It is a steady rhythm that carries your family through the busy weeks with less friction and more connection.
What a seasoned midwife wants every mom to know about advocating during labor
Credit: Canva/Motherly Labor is not a test you pass. It is a moment you live. In the swirl of monitors, questions, and new sensations, even the most prepared parent can feel rushed. A midwife who has supported hundreds of births will tell you that your voice is one of the most powerful tools in the room. Advocacy is not about arguing with your care team. It is about clarity, consent, and partnership so you can meet your baby in the way that feels safest for you. Right now, many hospitals are busy.
6 small holiday traditions that make big memories for kids
Credit: Canva/Motherly Holiday traditions can start to feel like a project plan—concerts here, cookie swaps there, and the mental load of remembering teacher gifts. What our kids will remember, though, is how the season felt inside our home. Small, repeatable traditions create an anchor. They signal safety, togetherness, and joy in a way no perfect photo ever could. Developmentally, kids thrive on rituals and holiday traditions can be your rituals.
How grandparents shape childhood memories
Credit: Canva/Motherly Grandparents hold a kind of time capsule in their hands. They remember who we were before we were tired parents juggling pickups and deadlines. They carry family songs, recipes, and silly sayings that make our kids light up. When those threads are woven into everyday moments, children store them as bright, steady memories they will revisit for years. That is the quiet power of a grandparent’s presence. Right now, many families are balancing complex realities.
6 signs your baby’s feeding routine is working well
Credit: Canva/Motherly Do you know if your baby’s feeding routine is working well? You are with your baby around the clock, which means you are already noticing when the baby is hungry with dozens of cues a day. Still, it is normal to wonder whether your feeding routine is really working. Numbers can help, but the most reliable indicators tend to be simple patterns you can see, feel, and count without a spreadsheet.
What postpartum intimacy really looks like
Credit: Canva/Motherly Postpartum intimacy is the first time you think about intimacy after birth, which might be in the pediatric waiting room, when your provider asks about contraception while you are still wearing a nursing bra and a thousand-yard stare. Or it might be at 2 a.m., when the baby finally sleeps and you realize you cannot remember the last time you were touched in a way that was just for you. Either way, you are not behind.
7 affirmations to carry through infertility struggles
Trying to conceive and all other infertility struggles can feel like living in two timelines at once. There is the calendar of appointments, two-week waits, medications, and hopeful dates circled in your phone. Then there is the emotional calendar in your chest that surges with hope one hour and dips the next.
Why community is a survival tool for new moms
Credit: Canva/Motherly New motherhood can feel like stepping onto a moving train. Your body is recovering, the feeding rhythm is still a question mark, and the clock loses meaning somewhere between diaper changes and cluster feeds. Then comes a sink full of bottles, a partner going back to work, and a well-meaning text that says, “Let me know if you need anything.” You do need something. You just cannot find the words. Community is not a nice-to-have in this season; you need it.
Signs your teen’s nutrition could use a reset (6 red flags)
Tucking tiny onesies into a box is about more than storage. It is a quiet goodbye to a version of you and a love letter to who your family has become. Updated Dec. 01, 2025 Motherly, Baby, Baby Clothes, Pack Away Baby Clothes In the wild, wonderful blur after birth, the right people can hold you together. Here is why new mom friendships feel so essential and how to find, build, and protect them. Updated Dec. 01, 2025 Kids learn money lessons long before they can count.
Signs your teen’s nutrition could use a reset (6 red flags)
Teen life is busy and a teen’s nutrition often takes a backseat. Between homework, activities and social plans, meals get skipped, snacks become dinner and energy drinks stand in for sleep. Most parents can sense when something is “off,” but it helps to know the specific clues that a teen’s nutrition may need attention. You do not have to overhaul everything to make a difference. Small, sustainable shifts can stabilize energy, mood and growth.
What money lessons kids absorb from parents
Credit: Canva/Motherly What money lessons do you want your kids to absorb? Picture a Saturday morning at the grocery store. Your child watches you compare prices, decide between name-brand and store-brand, and choose to wait on a treat until it is on sale. They hear how you talk about bills at the kitchen table. They notice how you handle generosity when a friend needs help. None of it feels like a lesson, yet all of it is. Money talk can feel loaded for parents.
What money lessons kids absorb from parents
Small drips can sink a ship. These often-overlooked leaks quietly drain cash from the family budget. Here is how to spot the leaks and seal them today. Updated Dec. 01, 2025 Motherly, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting Tween friendships can be intense, fast-changing, and confusing. 9 steady habits help you stay calm, protect your relationship, and coach your child with confidence. Updated Nov. 21, 2025 Motherly, Teen, Teen Activities, Tweens Adoption does not just build a family.
12 lessons adoption teaches families about love
Love changes shape when you adopt. It stretches across paperwork and plane rides, late-night feedings and long conversations, complicated histories and new beginnings. If you are in the adoption process or already parenting through adoption, you know this is not a one-time decision but a lifelong relationship. The learning curve can be steep, tender, and incredibly beautiful. The best part is that the “curriculum” shows up in small, daily moments that are already in front of you.
12 lessons adoption teaches families about love
Parents absolutely lost it because this simple moment felt like a glimpse into an alternate universe. Updated Nov. 21, 2025 Thanksgiving, Holidays, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending “When you’re 16 years old, you’re still going to want to take mommy on a date somewhere? And drive me? And allow me to go with you?” Updated Nov. 21, 2025 Viral & Trending, Holidays, News, Parenting You do not need a spreadsheet to raise a money-smart tween.
The grief and grace of raising teens
Raising teens is an epic event. They shut their bedroom door a little more often, and their shoes are bigger than ours–piled by the front door. The calendar fills with practices, projects, group chats, and a social life that no longer runs through us. We still make dinner, still pack the car, still press forehead to cheek in a drive-thru line after a long day. And yet something has shifted. Parenting a teen is not a single milestone.
The grief and grace of raising teens
Surrogacy can be profound, complex, and beautiful all at once. Here are seven ways surrogates often describe their inner experience, plus simple prompts and scripts to support the process. Updated Nov. 18, 2025 Surrogacy, Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Motherly, Parenting The actress shared a photo from her hospital bed holding her husband Cole Tucker’s hand, along with a caption that carried a remarkable mix of vulnerability and pride. Updated Dec.
7 ways surrogates describe their emotional journey
Credit: Canva/Motherly Becoming a gestational carrier is a wholehearted choice that blends service, science, and soul. Many surrogates say the experience is larger than one story. It can feel joyful and steady one day, then tender and uncertain the next. If you are exploring this path or already matching with intended parents, you do not need a perfect script to do it “right.” You need honest check-ins, thoughtful boundaries, and a circle that sees the whole you.
7 ways surrogates describe their emotional journey
“When you’re 16 years old, you’re still going to want to take mommy on a date somewhere? And drive me? And allow me to go with you?” Updated Nov. 21, 2025 Viral & Trending, Holidays, News, Parenting You do not need a spreadsheet to raise a money-smart tween. These seven bite-size touch-points fold into your week and turn real life into a gentle, ongoing finance class. Updated Nov. 06, 2025 Motherly, Parenting, Tweens Parenting is a long season, not a single game.
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Motherhood looks different for everyone; here is how to respond when people ask, “So when will you have kids?”
Why do peoole ask intrusive quesitons about motherhood? There is a moment at weddings, holidays, and office parties when the conversation tilts toward babies. Someone smiles and asks, “So when will you have kids?” as if it were small talk. They likely mean well. They do not know if you have been trying, pausing, grieving, saving, or choosing a different path altogether. You do not owe anyone your private story to be seen as a whole.
5 ways to help grandparents stick to your child’s routine
Credit: Canva/Motherly Grandparents bring history, hugs, and usually a bag of surprises. Sometimes they bring strong opinions about how things “should” be done, but you know what you want for your child’s routine. You are the parent, and you don’t need to feel overwhelmed or out of control when nap time disappears or dinner turns into a dessert buffet. You are not imagining it. When people love your child, they often want to help in the way that worked for them.
5 ways to help grandparents stick to your child's routine
The tiny voice insists, “I do it,” they are practicing agency, problem-solving, and resilience. Say yes more often when you can. Updated Nov. 12, 2025 Toddler Learn & Play, Motherly, Toddler A dad’s gentle conversation with his 4-year-old after a meltdown is going viral—showing how calm discipline, connection, and repair can change everything. Updated Nov. 25, 2025 Parenting, News, Viral & Trending The most powerful part of this story isn’t the “last uppy” itself—it’s the intentionality.
Strategy helps family cut down on dishes, spend more time together
There is a moment every evening when the sink looks like it hosted a block party. Cups from soccer practice. Plates from snack time. Mugs that mysteriously multiply. If dishes are stealing your family time, you are not alone. The good news is you do not need a new dishwasher or a chore chart that no one remembers. You need a tiny rule that changes everything: everyone chooses two cups and two plates they will use and wash, day after day. Call it the “two-and-through” system.
Arts and crafts are necessary for development-how to do more of them
“As a mother you’re always needed. That doesn’t go away. But the constant stress and anxiety of sheltering your child from imminent harm? That does reduce I’m thrilled to say.” Updated Apr. 13, 2023 You already make intelligent choices all day. These quick, low-lift money moves help you feel more in control, lower financial stress and keep family goals on track. Updated Nov.
Arts and crafts are necessary for development-how to do more of them
Give a child crayons and tape and you can watch a tiny engineer, storyteller, and scientist show up at once. Arts and crafts are not just refrigerator decor. They are how children test ideas, feel feelings, and strengthen fingers for future skills like writing and tying their shoes. If you want more art in your house but dread glitter avalanches, this guide offers a gentle system: what to buy, where to store it, and simple routines that make creativity a breathable part of your week.
What working moms wish workplaces understood about “flexibility”
We're here for this. Updated Sep. 06, 2022 Celebrity News, Career & Money, Life, News, Parenting, Work & Motherhood It's great that this powerful COO is sharing the struggles that working parents face and that a working mother's spouse is recognizing her efforts on a personal level. But there are some things that need to change. Updated Feb.
When the baby book is blank-remembering milestones you didn’t write down
Maybe you bought a beautiful baby book and filled the first few pages with due dates and tiny footprints. Then came cluster feeds, nap time acrobatics, daycare forms, work emails, and the blur of ordinary magic. The pages went quiet. When someone asks, “When did they first crawl?” your brain offers highlight reels, not timestamps. If this stings, you are not alone. Most parents remember in feelings, photos, and seasons, not exact dates.
10 must-have items to add to your baby shower registry
Dinner does not need to be fresh herbs, three sides, and a perfectly seated audience. “Good enough” can be nourishing, connecting, and realistic on a school night. Here is a practical, judgment-free way to make it happen. Updated Nov. 06, 2025 Motherly, Food, Meal Planning & Shopping You do not need a spreadsheet to raise a money-smart tween. These seven bite-size touch-points fold into your week and turn real life into a gentle, ongoing finance class. Updated Nov.
10 must-have items to add to your baby shower registry
There are a lot of cute items for a baby shower registry, but what new parents need most are tools that shave minutes, prevent messes, and keep tiny humans comfy. Think practical over precious: items you will reach for daily, not once a month. This list focuses on gear that cuts steps, keeps essentials within arm’s reach and grows with your baby. Add these to your registry and in the future, you will absolutely send a thank-you text to past you. 1.
Money talks with tweens: 7 weekly moments that build lifelong skills
Search query Money talks with tweens: 7 weekly moments that build lifelong skills Tue, 18 November 2025 at 3:03 pm UTC Tweens sit in that sweet spot where curiosity meets capability. They want real responsibility, not lectures. The trick is making money talks with tweens lessons brief, consistent and connected to their world. When you build a few predictable touch-points into the week, you lower the temperature on money talk and raise their confidence.
Credit: Canva/Motherly What to use for a boredom buster when a kid says, “I’m bored,” our reflex is to entertain or hand over a screen. Yet child development experts remind us that unstructured time is fertile ground for creativity, self-regulation and problem-solving. Play is the engine of learning, and responsive back-and-forth with a caring adult helps kids stretch further without taking over. The goal is not to banish boredom.
“I’m bored” becomes brilliance: 10 boredom busters that spark real creativity
Your baby is learning to smile, roll, walk and talk. You are learning to trust yourself, set boundaries, ask for help and let go. Baby milestone is mothers milestone, too, they happen together. Updated Oct. 30, 2025 When a toddler bed becomes a “jailbreak zone,” chaos—and comedy—ensues. Updated Nov. 14, 2025 Toddler, News, Viral & Trending That closed bedroom door can sting. Here is why distance is part of healthy adolescence and how to keep connection steady while you give them room. Updated Oct.
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