Did You Know That Hugs Are Good For Your Health?

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December 13th, 2018 . Jackie Pilossoph

If you are thinking about divorce, chances are you are feeling pretty lonely. If you are going through a divorce, you are probably feeling scared and lonely. And if you are dating after a divorce, who knows what you are feeling! Dating after divorce ...

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Four Emotional Benefits of She Sheds

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October 29th, 2018 . Jackie Pilossoph

She sheds offer emotional benefits, keep relationships healthy by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group When Cindy Holmes-Fine and her husband moved in together five years ago, their blended family consisted of five kids, all still l...

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Melissa Forman Gives Tips For Blended Families

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October 7th, 2018 . Jackie Pilossoph

Melissa Forman is a well-loved local radio and TV personality in Chicago. I've listened to her for decades, and I was even a guest on her TV show a few years ago, but I never knew much about her family until I ran into her at a high school tennis tou...

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Is Getting Together With An Ex A Good Idea or A Recipe For Tears?

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September 25th, 2018 . Jackie Pilossoph

In this week's Love Essentially, I offer the potential advantages and disadvantages of getting together with an ex. Is it a good idea to meet up? Maybe you need closure or just miss him (or her.) Or, will it re-break your heart? Here's my take on it....

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New Show ‘Single Parents’ Is Hilarious!

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September 17th, 2018 . Jackie Pilossoph

Single parents lean on each other and drink wine in new ABC comedy by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press Maybe it’s because I’ve been a single parent for 11 years, or maybe it’s simply because I am a parent (regardless of ...

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