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ChiTown Parent
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Subscribe to this blogAdventures in urban parenting. Follow 12 city parents living, working and raising kids on the potholed streets of Chicago.
The Self-Aware Parent
by Cathy Cassani Adams
Subscribe to this blogSeeking peace and serenity in the chaotic world of parenting.
Failing With Gusto
by Marianne Walsh
Subscribe to this blogOne Chicago mom's attempt to keep an accurate log so her kids will have something helpful to show the therapists.
Dads Suck
by Shannon Scott Stebbins
Subscribe to this blogFatherhood is the most amazing, profound and beautiful thing I have ever done and...I don't recommend it.
Suitcase-Packin' Mama
by Cindy Richards
Subscribe to this blogHave kids, will travel: A blog for the pack-'em-up-and-go family.
ChiIL Out
by Bonnie Kenaz-Mara
Subscribe to this blogCome ChiIL Out with us at Chicago Parent's new, alternative, urban parenting blog.
In it Together
by Chicago Parent staff
Subscribe to this blogNine parents on the Chicago Parent staff invite you into their water cooler conversations.
The Nanny Blog
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Subscribe to this blogAshley Kuhn has taken a 1-year job as a nanny. She spending the year with us, chronicling the unique challenges of day to day life with other peoples' children.
by Carrie L. Kaufman
Subscribe to this blogOccasional musings from ChicagoParent.com editor Carrie Kaufman about life, parenthood, gender identity and politics.
Fight Less, Love More
by Laurie Puhn
Subscribe to this blogA relationship column from bestselling author Laurie Puhn, where you will discover revealing personal and client anecdotes and learn quick tips from her current book "Fight Less, Love More: 5-Minute Conversations to Change Your Relationship without Blowing Up or Giving In." You’ll get the right words to say to your spouse, at the right time, to inspire a lasting and happy relationship—always, of course, keeping in mind that kids are in the mix.
Cooking for Kids with Malika Ameen
by Malika Ameen
Subscribe to this blogTop Chef Just Desserts contestant Malika Ameen, who is also the single mother of three boys, delivers monthly recipes that are quick to make, delicious and healthy.
