Every single one of my blog posts this year has started with an acknowledgment that 2020 has been a hard year. Regardless of our individual circumstances or the relativity of our suffering, this year has challenged us all. Personally, there have been moments when it’s all felt unbearable, and there have been just as many …
I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: it is a difficult time to be a parent. Of course, this year has been hard on all of us, but I would venture to say that parents are shouldering a burden that some of us can only imagine. Between working from home (or not …
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I must confess: the past two weeks have been really hard. As the days get shorter, darker, and more dreary, the long winter ahead is quickly becoming a reality. We will soon lose the respite that the outdoors has provided over the summer months. When we do, the reality of Corona will be inescapable. My …
This has been a WEIRD year. While there are a multitude of different challenges facing us all, one of the most difficult transitions for families has been adjusting to remote learning. Of course, that’s what happens with pandemics. We collectively make sacrifices, endure disappointments, and adjust. Or at least, we try to. Personally, I have …
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In the Remote School Survival Guide by The Chicago Family Tutor, one of the core components of developing a healthy and strong household framework is for the adults to zoom out for a moment. Rather than diving directly into the intricate tips and systems of success, one must first establish what their goals are. We …
As the holiday weekend rolls in, families around the country have made plans to unwind and spend time with one another. This weekend is often characterized by outside time, barbecues, and trading office work for moments of connection. Of course, disconnecting from work and responsibilities is far easier said than done. After what was perhaps …
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Danielle Elise is the Founder and Chief Community Officer of the All Black Creatives Foundation. She’s passionate about the art of the gathering and designs experiences for people to create, be inspired, be celebrated and find community. Through the All Black Creatives Foundation, she has designed community programming with brands like Adobe, Instagram, Google, and …
A common phrase states that, “the creative adult is the child who survived.” The idea that adulthood brings about a profound loss of innocence and playfulness is widely accepted by the masses who equate adulthood with the mundane.When we think back to childhood and youth, a group of emotions may arise. We may think of …
Raffael Oliveira is a fitness model, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, and student of Exercise Science. Based in Miami, Oliveira runs a YouTube channel in which he stresses the importance of goal-setting, consistency, and a deep level of introspection that fuels his love for the art of bodybuilding. As a Personal Trainer, …
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Savis Davis Austin is a St. Louis and Los Angeles-based entrepreneur. Formerly a tattoo artist, Savis began styling hair as a creative outlet and as a personal hobby. As people gravitated towards her style and process, she created a business in styling hair and creating custom pieces for the likes of singers, movie sets, and …
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