Barb Valentin
Contributing Writer
Barb Valentin - B. Valentin
I am a freelance writer, breadwinner and over-scheduled parent, happily married to the seasoned stay-at-home dad of our five mostly marvelous boys, one of whom has Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD.
In addition to writing family-focused feature articles for the Chicago Tribune Media Group, I write "The Plate Spinner Chronicles", a popular, regularly-appearing column published in the Tribune's TribLocal section and blog at: http://theplatespinnerchronicles.blogspot.com/.
While I specialize in topics that are relevant to working parents, I am prone to comedic slants. Most recently, I earned an Honorable Mention in the "America's Funniest Humor!" Writing Contest held by HumorPress.com, one of the Internet's highest-ranking humor contest sites.
Latest Articles
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Family Meal Time: A Plan for Working Moms
With schedules that are rarely in synch, a little planning can help working mothers reap the benefits of providing sit-down family meals each night.
Oct 13, 2011
- Barb Valentin
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5 Tips for Parents of Driver's Ed Students
Being a parent of a teenage student driver can be a tense, white-knuckled ride, but these tips can help both of you stay safe and sane.
Oct 4, 2011
- Barb Valentin
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Running: The Perfect Sport for Children with Asperger's Syndrome
Parellel play, a characteristic behavior of children with Asperger's syndrome, makes them ideal members of a cross-country running team.
Sep 4, 2011
- Barb Valentin
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School Lunches: Avoiding the Brown Bag Blues
When kids return to school, working parents' schedules become even busier. Take time now to teach your kids to pack nutritious, enticing brown bag lunches.
Aug 8, 2011
- Barb Valentin
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Telecommuting: Is it Right for You?
Telecommuting. For most bread-winning parents, the very word conjures a vision of a perfectly balanced lifestyle, but is it the right choice for you?
Aug 3, 2011
- Barb Valentin
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