Preschoolers’ daily tantrums may signal deeper problems
Call them what you may — tantrums, hissy fits, conniptions — but most parents of preschoolers endure them. They know the tantrums will subside in time, when the kids' language...
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Loyola University Hospital works toward ‘Baby Friendly’ designation
Telicia Gardner, of Chicago, plans to breast-feed her son, Josiah Neal, until he is a year old — for several reasons. "It's healthier for the baby, cheaper than buying formula...
Baby cakes come with a surprise
When Betsy Fox of Lake in the Hills had a pregnancy-related ultrasound earlier this summer, she closed her eyes. Instead of looking to see the baby's gender, Fox asked the...
Finding the right apartment for you
In today's tough economic climate, more Americans are delaying or forgoing homeownership in favor of renting. Everyone from young professionals to empty nesters and families are driving the demand. Landlords...
Successfully renting out your home
If you plan to rent out your house, you are not alone. More homeowners are becoming landlords as they wait out the struggling housing market or they see the growing...
Study finds evidence that statins can lower the risk of some cancers
That statin pill you take each day to keep your cholesterol in check may reduce your risk of cancer, too, according to a study in Israel. The study examined data...
Study finds evidence that statins can lower the risk of some cancers
That statin pill you take each day to keep your cholesterol in check may reduce your risk of cancer, too, according to a study in Israel. The study examined data...
Winnetka a wealthy slice of suburbia
The Winnetka beach is a teal-colored sheet of glass, sailboats gliding along the horizon. The shimmering water is 73 degrees, and the lifeguard's ponytail dances in a summer breeze. Meredith...
Winnetka a wealthy slice of suburbia
The Winnetka beach is a teal-colored sheet of glass, sailboats gliding along the horizon. The shimmering water is 73 degrees, and the lifeguard's ponytail dances in a summer breeze. Meredith...
Tips for raising backyard chickens to avoid getting egg on your face
Owners of backyard chickens are quick to rattle off the pros of keeping live poultry at home: a regular supply of tastier, healthier eggs, hours of entertainment watching the antics...