The Mommy Wars and Social Media Backlash
A discussion of how parenting actions are judged on social media with a cautionary tale about posting private family moments. The author contrasts today’s online scrutiny with memories of mid-century parenting routines and questions whether not using Facebook or Instagram changes parental understanding.
Pokemon Go Sparks New Chicago Romance and Citywide Exploration
Jen Peterson and Richard Kniazuk use Pokemon Go to explore their Chicago neighborhood after moving there. The couple, like many players, spend time walking to parks and pokestops while chasing Squirtles and Pidgeys as the app becomes the fastest mobile game to reach 10 million downloads in seven days per Sensor Tower.
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Coupon Queen shares back-to-school saving tips
The column advises shopping solo to resist kids’ pickier choices, inventory before buying, and leveraging early loss leaders and September clearance. It stresses sticking to lists and budgets, noting Walgreens deals like pocket folders and mini highlighters at $1 for seven items.
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