Parents can help the child turn mispronunciations into a journey of pride and understanding by teaching them to be patient and persistent.
What to do when no one can pronounce your child’s name correctly
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Heidi Stevens: ‘I thought my dad was quite the woodsman.’ Pretending to chop down a tree and other tricks to keep the holidays magical
One of my favorite things about the holidays is the lengths that grown-ups go to so kids can feel wonder and magic and awe.
Black cowboys and cowgirls carry on traditions brought to northwest Indiana, Greater Chicago from the South
At the Brown Family Ranch’s annual rodeo in Gary, many Black equestrians say the legacy must be passed to the next generation.
‘Very thankful’: South Side parish helps feed 1,000 families for Thanksgiving
Archdiocese of Chicago parishes — along with other faith communities — are hosting Thanksgiving events this week to help feed those in need in Cook and Lake Counties.
As Americans are beyond burned out, Tricia Hersey’s Nap Ministry preaches the right to rest
In her new book, “We Will Rest! The Art of Escape,” the author and academic says you too can flee the toxic grind culture.
Heidi Stevens: University of North Texas bans words ‘race,’ ‘gender’ from course titles. What will the free speech on campus folks have to say?
The move ought to send a chill down the spine of every person who cares about free speech and free expression, writes Heidi Stevens.
Chicago Fire Department reminds Thanksgiving cooks to remember one crucial ingredient: Safety
Using a pulley and standing a safe distance back, a Chicago firefighter dropped a frozen bird into a turkey fryer with too much hot oil, splashing the viscous liquid everywhere. The oil swiftly ignited, and despite a quick reaction from another firefighter wielding a hose, bright orange flames as tall and wide as a CTA bus engulfed the fryer. “Thanksgiving is one of the year’s busiest days for fire departments, with cooking-related fires leading the charge,” said Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt Wednesday morning at the turkey-fry-gone-wrong demonstration. As families gear up for Thanksgiving gatherings stuffed with gratitude and […]
How will Donald Trump’s plans for education affect Chicago Public Schools?
President-Elect Donald Trump’s plans to reshape education in America, including eliminating the Department of education and altering school curricula will impact Chicago Public Schools.
‘I wasn’t afraid to die. I was a soldier’: Veteran asks heart surgeon to save sentimental tattoo during transplant
The ink on his chest spells out a lyric from Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” a song his father introduced him to when he was young. So while waiting on a transplant list, he asked his surgeon to make an effort to save the tattoo while saving his life.
Eisenhower Spooktacular brings students, community together for Halloween fun
Personable pythons, costumed cops and plenty of candy combined to draw a large crowd for the annual event in Blue Island.