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Tough

AR: I have certainly been booed around the world. At Boom Chicago, we wore it as such a badge of pride. You don’t learn a lot from the good stuff; you learn from the bad stuff. You learn how to have … Continue reading

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Self Care

What is the most important lesson I’ve learned in life so far?• What would I do differently if I had the chance? •What would I do if I wasn’t afraid? •What am I most proud of? •What do I need … Continue reading

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Who’s Got Your Kids

Once I was visibly pregnant, many assumed I was leaving my restaurant to stay at home with my kids. It felt like I had two choices: abandon my family to pursue my career or stay at home to be a … Continue reading

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P-R-I-D-E

What we call the “P-R-I-D-E” skills are strategies that have been shown to help increase positive behaviors in young children: ·  PRAISE: Praise your child’s appropriate behavior. This helps increase the specific behavior that you are addressing and contributes to … Continue reading

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Roe v. Wade: Choices and Freedom

When I became pregnant, I knew it was an enormous responsibility that I chose with eyes wide open. Today, our adult children are our greatest sources of pride. Much of this stems from the fact that I had choices about … Continue reading

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