“Humph.” Oh, dear. Gladys seems unhappy. A gaze trace tells the tale – she’s not happy with how your kid is dressed for your trip to the coffee shop. Now what? An essential component of being unbothered is becoming a shruggist. As in, when strangers (especially, but not exclusively) give you unsolicited feedback, you shrug. You stop worrying about what others think and start marginalizing the opinions of The Others. What do I mean by ‘The Others’? ORDERING YOUR SOCIAL UNIVERSE Think about your social ecosystem outside yourself as concentric circles. The innermost circle is your immediate family – partner and kids, if either apply. These people matter most. Beyond that is extended family, whether chosen or genetic: The people who’d drop...
“Things are always working out for me. No matter how it looks at any given point in time” she said in her TikTok video. That’s just one example of the current trends of “lucky girl syndrome.” With 631.71 million views to this date, you know this trend is no joke. People call this “lucky girl syndrome” the same as manifestation, affirmation, or positive thoughts all day. But here’s what doesn’t sit right with me: almost all people who make these videos are skinny, pretty, tall, and white. I can’t help but wonder, is it lucky girl syndrome or is it just a privilege? … The toxic positivity Last weekend, my uncle passed away. And then we also got a...
These simple craft stick catapults are easy to make and can be used over and over again, making them a great science project to keep. I gave these a fun spring or Easter twist by decorating the ping pong ball to look like a chick. You’ll need Ten wide lolly sticks or craft sticks Elastic bands A plastic milk bottle top Glue or double-sided tape Ping pong ball Instructions Follow the video to build your lolly stick catapult. Decorate the ping pong ball to look like a chick. More Easter Science for Kids Try one of my simple Easter STEM challenges, including an egg zip line, egg drop activity and scratch art eggs. Find out how spring affects animals with...
From glam parties to ninja warrior parties to indoor skydiving, these Chicago spots really deliver the fun Let’s face it unless your child’s birthday is in July or August, you might not want to plan an outdoor party. Even if it is warm enough, you’ll need a backup plan in case of rain. You also need to think about sun exposure and providing shade to beat the heat. A temperature-controlled venue sure makes things easier. If you need to plan a kid’s party, whether it be during a chilly month, or you just want to avoid all the contingency plans that come with an outdoor party, we are here to help. There are tons of creative indoor options in Chicagoland...
Finding great movies for kids isn’t easy. It’s not that there aren’t plenty of kids films — just the opposite. Right now, parents are swimming in it. In fact, quantity is part of the problem. But finding, or remembering, the true quality is what makes finding great kids movies all the more difficult. The haystack is growing, and the needles are better hidden in it.So when a parent picks up a remote, what do they do? You can rely on your own memory, but too often so-called masterpieces and “classics” suddenly seem dated and offensive today. This is another way of saying no, Peter Pan and Dumbo are not on this list.This isn’t to say parents should only chase new...
