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1. Fried chicken

   By Member 32899, April 24, 2016   

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2. Mixed feelings about nanny

   By ANON416775, August 30, 2012   

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   • Member 31375
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3. When to test for giftedness and what testing did you do?

   By Member 20663, April 27, 2013   

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4. What happened to my self confidence?

   By ANON35541, April 23, 2013   

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   • April 24, 2013

5. DH getting the V on Wed - Are we making a mistake?

   By ANON415496, July 1, 2013   

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6. In desperate need of a good child therapist/psychologist

   By ANON53556, February 25, 2013   

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   • December 11, 2014

7. Southport area houses smell and cold?

   By Member 45175, April 27, 2015   

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8. Recommend books for 2nd grade DD who reads like a 7th grader 1 2

   By ANON379348, August 5, 2013   

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9. How Much Do You Pay Your Nanny

   By Member 37657, December 5, 2013   

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   • December 11, 2013

10. Donald Sterling, racist extraordinaire

    By Direct Effect Charities, April 28, 2014   

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11. toddler ballet in the city

    By Member 31205, March 1, 2015   

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12. This weather is making me question some things....

    By Guest 9cda9...9a8, June 20, 2019   

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13. Pritzker's wife in Florida

    By Guest bfb8f...b0a, May 1, 2020   

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14. What were your billable hour requirements?

    By Member 26660, January 2, 2013   

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    • eRose
    • January 4, 2013

15. Ask for WFH permanently

    By Member57740, March 1, 2021   

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    • March 2, 2021

16. Living in a different midwest state but work in Illinois 1 2

    By Guest 600aa...279, September 30, 2020   

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17. Tuition-Based Pre-K Feedback?

    By Member53722, May 10, 2017   

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    • July 7, 2017

18. Parent from school working for principal

    By Member 50032, May 28, 2016   

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    • May 29, 2016

19. Do you use bug spray on your kids in the city? 1 2

    By Member35992, June 8, 2016   

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20. Anyone else having furnace issues? Heat won't go above 60 degrees. 1 2

    By ANON45299, January 8, 2015   

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21. Schools with a more "Progressive" approach to learning

    By ANON500162, August 21, 2013   

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22. Completely Remodelled Coach House for Sale in Lincoln Park

    By ANON45299, March 9, 2013   

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    • April 22, 2013

23. FDA strengthens stroke and heart attack warning for NSAID (ibuprofen) - what does this mean for kids?

    By Member 13265, July 11, 2015   

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    • July 13, 2015

24. Needing to vent...sister-in-law situation

    By ANON133800282, April 22, 2014   

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25. My mom thinks a nanny will be bad for my son, I think she's wrong! Please help!

    By Member 38413, May 10, 2014   

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    • May 11, 2014

26. food and sleep battles ... with an 8 year old 1 2

    By Anonymous , June 22, 2022   

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27. Antibody testing doesn’t bode well

    By Guest c9510...a19, April 29, 2020   

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    • May 3, 2020

28. Great America tomorrow

    By Member 38121, July 31, 2019   

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    • Anonymous
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29. 2012 election - retention voting for judges and other issues

    By Member 2712, October 23, 2012   

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30. Culture Shock regarding move

    By Mom&TheCity, April 6, 2015   

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    • April 7, 2015

31. Need new make up and application lesson

    By 4nchicago, December 5, 2015   

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32. Post-Baby Body Changes After Baby #1 vs #2 vs #3

    By Member 33809, November 24, 2013   

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33. Bubbles Academy closing?

    By Member 32767, March 6, 2016   

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    • March 9, 2016

34. Does your nanny get your kids Christmas gifts or birthday gifts? 1 2

    By ANON423030, January 6, 2015   

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35. "Oh sure, you'll find a dress there"

    By Direct Effect Charities, February 1, 2015   

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    • Member 34730
    • February 2, 2015

36. Super Nanny would be proud---but I feel awful!

    By Member 26431, March 3, 2013   

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    • March 4, 2013

37. Kim kardashian naming her baby north west!

    By ANON501067, March 22, 2013   

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38. Has anyone bought their DH a great gift lately?

    By Member95700, April 25, 2019   

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39. family-friendly/flex workplace -- how to tell?

    By ANON487044, May 19, 2014   

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40. What was your Grandma like?

    By Member 19818, July 6, 2014   

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    • July 8, 2014

41. would you let your 12 year old go to Lolla?

    By Anonymous , July 27, 2022   

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42. Public School Enrollment dropping across the country

    By Guest c1b8b...b3c, October 9, 2020   

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43. Never go to doctor 1 2

    By Anonymous , May 3, 2023   

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44. What do top private schools actually cost?

    By Anonymous , June 12, 2023   

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45. Validation post: What invisible work or mental load are you dealing with right now?

    By Anonymous , August 14, 2023   

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46. Junior Tennis 1 2

    By Guest 2c49c...8b0, November 8, 2021   

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47. Former Real Estate Agent being completely uncool!

    By Member 15808, October 13, 2014   

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    • October 14, 2014

48. Should I make this complaint at Goldfish Swim school?

    By Member 26431, November 21, 2014   

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    • November 22, 2014

49. Unstable brother-in-law wants to be an uncle to my baby boy-how do I deal?

    By ANON425128, December 27, 2013   

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    • December 29, 2013

50. My 22 mo climbed out of his crib and landed on his head 1 2

    By Member 30475, October 10, 2012   

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    • October 11, 2012