The mom of a college girl and a long-time journalist, Robyn Monaghan has survived the terrible two's, the trying teens and now grapples with the growing pains of the news business. With a cache of investigative writing kudos in her scrapbook and a reporter's notebook in her purse, "Scoops Monaghan" scopes out the kid zone for news Chicago parents can use.

Past articles

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When kids walk in
January 24, 2012
Ever had your child walk in while you were having sex? Experts say parents put more emphasis on the embarrassment than kids do. And they warn that you shouldn't let it stop you from having sex. 

The R word
October 28, 2011
 

Dealing with dad's deportation
August 26, 2011
What does a family do when the kids are U.S. citizens, but a parent is being deported? 

Can you trust your school to investigate sexual abuse?
July 21, 2011
If you suspect abuse, here's why your first call shouldn't be to the school.  

Living - and parenting - in a toxic world
June 30, 2010
It seems toxins are everywhere these days, but purging chemicals from life can be a hard pill to swallow. 

Though illegal, housing discrimination continues against families with kids
February 23, 2010 - Comments (1)
As foreclosures force families into rental housing, some are finding a "not welcome" sign. 

Help your child with special needs navigate sex and relationships
February 11, 2010
The truth about the birds, the bees and special needs.  

Are environmental toxins to blame for autism and ADD?
January 25, 2010 - Comments (2)
Contemporary science is telling us that the chemical cures to our ills and irritations may be worse than the nuisances they were created to eliminate. 

Growing number of Illinois schools are teaching students in two languages
January 4, 2010 - Comments (3)
A growing number of school districts are turning to dual-language instruction, serving their Spanish-speaking students and broadening cultural horizons for their English speakers. 

Choir director Josephine Lee brings out the best in Chicago's kids
November 20, 2009 - Comments (2)
As director of the Chicago Children's Choir, Josephine Lee is a master at drawing out talent in kids, stretching not just their vocal chords, but their horizons as well.