Just by reading a parenting book in my day-to-day life I am wayyyy more mindful of how I think about and talk to my children. It helps me be more present and intentional with my children. Which usually means I yell at my kids less!! *Applause* We take our wins where we can get them.

My husband and I are both transplants to Chicago. I grew up in Texas; he grew up in Utah. When we had the opportunity to move to Chicago some friends and family were shocked and even scared for us. We have found that as long as you’re not in the wrong place at the wrong time you’re usually perfectly safe. In fact, we love it here so much we plan on staying here for as long as life will allow. Chicago is the city where we discovered whole new identities, as parents. And we love being parents in Chicago.