by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Apr 29, 2019 | Chicago Tribune, Lifestyle, Relationships
Four years ago, Paige Hansen’s grandmother died unexpectedly, leaving her three grown children (Hansen’s mother, aunt and uncle, all in southwest suburban Chicago) two ski condos in Colorado. “It was where the family had vacationed together,” Hansen said. The...
by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Feb 28, 2019 | Chicago Tribune, Dogs, Lifestyle, Los Angeles Times, Relationships
Even if you’re looking forward to visiting relatives this holiday season, you may not be happy about visiting their dog. How can you make your entry through a relative’s front door more joyful and less jump-filled? There are 78 million pet dogs in the...
by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Feb 27, 2019 | Chicago Tribune, LA Times Front, Lifestyle, Los Angeles Times, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships
Know any teen boys who do just enough to get by? Who have time for YouTube but not homework or household chores? Who aren’t in real trouble, just disengaged? An “opt out” teen is like a Chinese finger trap: the harder you push, the more he’ll resist, says Adam Price,...
by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Feb 27, 2019 | Chicago Tribune, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Relationships
Job interview? Sales pitch? Big date? How you see the situation can affect how it goes. Psychologists know that when you change how you perceive a challenging situation, how you present it to yourself, your performance can improve. No need to feed yourself pep talk or...
by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Feb 27, 2019 | Chicago Tribune, Lifestyle, Los Angeles Times, Relationships
He was 67, a former race-car driver living in a retirement community. She was 23, vibrant and attractive, happy to listen to stories of past glory. It’s not what you think. Her name is Tara, she lives in Los Angeles and she’s available to be your best friend — in a...
by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy | Jul 10, 2018 | Chicago Tribune, Lifestyle, Los Angeles Times, Relationships
Wait, what? No soy milk?! Expressing dismay at the larder is one faux pas that otherwise well-meaning folks make when staying in someone else’s vacation home. There are a handful of things hosts would like you to know as the season of sun, sand, and surf rolls in —...
