Senior stylist Violetta DiCristofano of Chicago's Marianne Strokirk Salon shares her secrets for spring cuts for the whole family (turns out "the Justin Beiber" is still in!)
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We know the color, density and velocity of our children's vomit, can give a line-by-line recitation of tense conversations with our in-laws, and even share our greatest fears about being swallowed up by marriage and parenthood. But my friends and I never talk about sex.
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April showers bring May flowers! With all the curl-up-on-the-couch weather mostly (we hope!) behind us, we are celebrating the warmth and sunshine, Families in the Loop style.
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Whether it’s an a ill-fitting dress, a dysfunctional relationship, a child who won’t stop hitting, a poor career decision…when is honesty the best policy?
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As my daughter and I elbowed our way through the bustling streets of Manhattan, I found myself asking: Am I properly preparing my child for her future?
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You, the fabulous and devoted readers of Chicago Parent, are just like us: parents on a mission to make Chicago a perfect place to raise a family.
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