Mom to Mom: A Holiday Is More Than a Day

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Blended families know that holidays don’t come on certain days; they are whenever — and wherever — your family is together.

Life With Jack: Joy

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It takes a village to raise a child, and Kara Downs cannot imagine raising her children anywhere but Champaign-Urbana.

Life With Jack: Remember, Charlie …

Life With Jack Chambanamoms

Celebrating one son’s milestones leads the mother of a child with special needs to question her praise.

Househunting Mom: Missed Connection

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For Erin Nieto, a partner’s preference wins out over piqued curiosity.

Househunting Mom: Kindness of Neighbors

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For Erin Nieto, there’s more to a neighbor than just living next door.