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Former Daily Herald columnist and Arlington Heights resident Becky Baudouin has written a new book, "Cancer, Faith and Unexpected Joy: What my Mother Taught Me About How to Live and How to Die."
Baudouin, who for five years wrote a column called "A ...
Updated: Nov 17, 2017 at 12:26 PM
Whether parents are seeking to pass on their religious heritage to their children, or would simply like to provide opportunities for them to connect with other kids their age in a faith-based environment, youth groups can play a significant role in ...
Updated: Jul 12, 2014 at 09:53 AM
I like a tidy house. It makes me happy to see the kitchen counters cleared, shoes put away in the closet, and the dining room table empty, except for a big vase of hydrangeas in the center. But, since I have three kids, this is a rare occurrence.
I ...
Updated: Jun 11, 2014 at 10:47 AM
We've all heard the parenting analogy of the mama bird pushing her baby birds out of the nest. The baby birds won't leave on their own - they don't even know they can fly - which is why, at precisely the right moment, which the mama bird knows becau...
Updated: May 14, 2014 at 06:02 PM
Not long ago, I found myself walking in circles inside a Walgreens. I went in because I wanted to buy a couple of sympathy cards for friends, but I ended up avoiding the card aisles because they were filled with Mother's Day cards.
This is my first ...
Updated: Apr 18, 2014 at 03:07 PM
Our goldfish, Sparky, has died. Our daughter, Katelyn, got him at a fun fair several years ago. She didn't even win him; another kid gave him to her as we were leaving, presumably because his parents - who are obviously stronger and smarter than we ...
Updated: Apr 10, 2014 at 06:33 PM
Recently, my daughters warmed my heart, honoring my request to play the Nice Game. There are three reasons why they agreed to this: 1. It was my birthday. 2. We were eating dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. 3. Everyone was in a very good mood (due t...
Updated: Feb 19, 2014 at 01:05 AM
For families who are facing significant loss, the holidays can feel especially painful and overwhelming. Memories of our loved ones have a way of attaching themselves to music, movies, smells, foods and traditions, and if you have lost a family memb...
Published: Dec 04, 2013 at 06:00 AM
When I told my extroverted 15-year-old daughter that we were going to be having a simple, quiet Christmas at home, she said that sounded terrible. She wants the house full of relatives, kids running all over the place, lots of food, music and noise,...
Updated: Dec 04, 2013 at 05:40 AM
To give or not to give your child an allowance — that is the question! Actually, that is the first of many questions related to giving an allowance: How much money do you give, and how frequently? At what age do you begin? And if you have multiple c...
Updated: Oct 30, 2013 at 03:40 PM