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1. Professional moms - where do you shop?

   By Member94822, May 11, 2013   

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   • May 16, 2013

2. Inlaws and Spoiled Food - How to Deal 1 2

   By Member 15429, July 15, 2013   

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   • July 16, 2013

3. 529 Savings - Which state's program do you use? 1 2

   By Member 16448, December 6, 2012   

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4. Has anyone medicated a 9 year old for anxiety?

   By Member 36658, March 14, 2016   

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   • November 30, 2016

5. Woman robbed in Lincoln Park, gun pointed at child

   By Member35992, July 12, 2014   

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   • July 13, 2014

6. Is the Delta surge putting anyone else over the edge? 1 2

   By Guest b4623...78c, July 28, 2021   

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   • August 2, 2021

7. What would your child say about you? 1 2

   By Guest 78ecf...144, August 7, 2021   

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   • August 11, 2021

8. Recommend your CPS K

   By Member 19398, October 15, 2015   

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   • December 9, 2015

9. Should I mention this to the teacher? 1 2

   By Member 18845, October 2, 2013   

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   • October 4, 2013

10. Asking your husband to leave?

    By ANON405064, January 29, 2016   

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    • February 1, 2016

11. Annoyed with CPS over this upcoming day off situation--bad for parents, kids and the school

    By Eat Pray CleanUpToys, October 23, 2014   

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    • October 24, 2014

12. "Nap time" job! Work from home....

    By Member 28095, April 13, 2014   

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    • April 14, 2014

13. Take 6 Year Old to Katy Perry Concert?

    By Member 15429, June 22, 2014   

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    • August 11, 2014

14. At what age do you leave your kid home alone to run a quick errand? 1 2

    By Guest 33eb4...0e0, April 9, 2018   

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    • April 12, 2018

15. The most important election no one cares about

    By Biking Mom, March 13, 2016   

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    • March 16, 2016

16. Read Anything Great Lately? 1 2

    By Member 38617, July 2, 2015   

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    • July 9, 2015

17. Please explain to me how these loud neighborhood street festivals are economically or socially constructive

    By Member 25829, August 5, 2013   

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    • August 8, 2013

18. CPS and two working parents

    By Member 26583, August 31, 2013   

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    • 312Mom
    • September 2, 2013

19. Irish boy names 1 2

    By Member 26431, July 4, 2013   

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    • Member 18845
    • July 8, 2013

20. Least expensive, non-religious, full day preschool?

    By Mom&TheCity, September 25, 2012   

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    • EmmeCZ
    • October 14, 2012

21. Where do kids that are labeled as gifted go to school?

    By Guest 5a561...8c9, January 25, 2018   

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    • Member 34929
    • February 10, 2018

22. Sudden & Unexpected Loss

    By Vinny'sMom, June 17, 2014   

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    • Vinny'sMom
    • June 21, 2014

23. do you regret putting your gifted child in a neighborhood/ magnet school?

    By Member 18425, April 9, 2014   

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    • ANON489094
    • April 11, 2014

24. Where do you get your fish? 1 2

    By Member 32686, July 16, 2014   

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    • Member 16896
    • May 22, 2015

25. Schools and the No Homework Movement

    By Member 2722, May 20, 2017   

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    • Mel294
    • May 31, 2017

26. Help, no Easter bunny, as punishment?

    By Member 18565, April 5, 2015   

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    • Member153023
    • April 6, 2015

27. Where can I throw my husband a 40th surprise party in a private room?

    By Member 40731, January 12, 2015   

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    • March 20, 2015

28. 4 BR/3 BA SFH in Sauganash - Open House this Sunday, 2/10

    By Member 11803, January 28, 2013   

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    • Member 11803
    • February 8, 2013

29. Amazon Prime - is it worth the $79? 1 2

    By Member 7238, November 7, 2012   

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    • eRose
    • November 26, 2012

30. What are the best daycares on the north side?

    By Member 32323, December 6, 2012   

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    • Member 32725
    • March 8, 2013

31. My 5 year old daughter kissed a girl

    By Member 19145, July 11, 2014   

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    • Member 1655
    • July 12, 2014

32. Girl name ideas? I need inspiration 1 2

    By Member 18849, July 4, 2013   

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    • July 9, 2013

33. FTM nervous about giving birth! 1 2

    By ANON370294, May 31, 2013   

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    • June 17, 2013

34. Really need advice on a parenting/pet situation 1 2

    By Anonymous , February 8, 2023   

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35. How much do you work? 1 2

    By Guest 14deb...5d1, October 16, 2018   

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    • October 18, 2018

36. Can you predict the next impossible-to-get item?? 1 2

    By Member 32230, July 29, 2020   

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    • July 31, 2020

37. Interesting article about NPN in Chicago Tribune

    By Member 28789, September 16, 2015   

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    • Member 24689
    • September 18, 2015

38. This is TMI, so do not read if you get grossed out by physical stuff

    By ANON420624, January 8, 2013   

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    • January 17, 2013

39. Childcare emergency wtd about work 1 2

    By Member 7035, June 4, 2014   

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    • Member 30265
    • June 5, 2014

40. Favorite vacations you’ve taken with young (under 5) kids? 1 2

    By Anonymous , June 18, 2022   

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    • July 7, 2022

41. Georgia 1 2

    By Member94822, January 6, 2021   

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    • January 7, 2021

42. Trip to Italy/France 1 2

    By Member 34895, October 15, 2014   

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    • happyMedium
    • January 8, 2015

43. I think my neighbor's baby died

    By Member 156310, September 14, 2012   

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    • Maureen3049
    • September 14, 2012

44. Just curious - why are there so many houses for sale in Evanston?

    By Member 25829, May 18, 2015   

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    • May 20, 2015

45. CPS expansion of IB programs

    By Member 1655, April 22, 2014   

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    • Nurse E
    • April 23, 2014

46. Do you think this is off putting or am I being too sensitive?

    By Member123995, June 21, 2014   

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    • June 24, 2014

47. Am I being cheap? Nanny pay

    By Member 11936, October 30, 2012   

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    • Wicker Park Mom
    • November 1, 2012

48. Have you ever.... 1 2

    By ANON51112, April 22, 2013   

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    • April 24, 2013

49. Are there any FT working moms (downtown) that live in Wilmette?

    By Member 10678, March 25, 2013   

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    • Mommo
    • May 16, 2013

50. So Sad over the loss of my 2 foster children - Should I just get over it?

    By Petra-33247, October 10, 2013   

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    • Member 2722
    • October 11, 2013