Nicole Radziszewski

Column: Traveling abroad offers good reminders of what makes U.S. special

May 8, 2019 at 4:58 p.m.

Spacious city squares marked by fountains and lined with cafes, bike paths brimming with cyclists young and old, rivers and lakes with open access for taking a dip, and parks...

Column: How to cope with injury

May 8, 2019 at 4:57 p.m.

Nine years ago, my plans to run the Chicago Marathon were halted when I found myself injured during training. It took a string of injuries – first my foot, then...

A bicyclist rides a bike on a bike path near 41st Street Beach in Chicago on Monday, June 5, 2017.

Column: 110 better things to do this summer

May 8, 2019 at 4:55 p.m.

The battle of beach-body memes is exhausting. Every year, its the same story: An ad features a photo of some bikini-clad woman, sucking in her gut, working the camera angle...

Pioneer Press columnist Nicole Radziszewski helped her sons attempt to rescue an ailing bird recently.

Mama’s Gotta Move: White lies and happy endings

May 8, 2019 at 4:54 p.m.

I told them she flew away. My boys found her on the side of the road on a walk. She was still moving, but unable to fly or walk. They...

Column: The best gift you can give a new mom friend

May 13, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

Recently, a close friend revealed to me her experience with postpartum depression. After giving birth to her first child six years ago, she'd felt lost and empty, as if all...

A trail, left, at Deer Grove East Forest Preserve in Palatine is pictured in this 2015 file photo.

10 things to do in the woods with your kids

May 13, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

The other day an article appeared on my Facebook feed about a new "natural playground" in Schaumburg. Considering that playgrounds and nature are two of my favorite things, I just...

Column: A letter to my imaginary third child

May 13, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

Dear My Third-Born, You might read this letter someday, or you might never exist so these words won't matter. The reality is, we're not sure if we should bring you...

Column: 5 ways moms buy happiness in a white paper cup

June 5, 2018 at 3:17 p.m.

I was chatting with some friends recently when the topic of expensive coffee drinks came up. I calculated that I fork over, on average, $12 a week for fancy beverages...

KRT LIFESTYLE STORY SLUGGED: HEALTH-GETFIT KRT PHOTO BY JARED LAZARUS/MIAMI HERALD (SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL OUT) (September 14) Nancy Cole demonstrates triceps extensions at a gym in Miami, Florida, in July 2004. (gsb) 2004

Column: 5 examples of fitness fake news

May 8, 2019 at 4:47 p.m.

It's funny how some messages keep circulating in the fitness world, no matter how much science and common sense assert otherwise. If you've let any of the following fake news...

Moms get active during kids' play time at Washington Commons Park in River Forest.

Mama’s Gotta Move: The secret to lifelong health? Don’t try so hard!

May 8, 2019 at 4:45 p.m.

The other night, as I threw a frozen Trader Joe's pizza into the oven and steamed some (also frozen) broccoli for dinner, it occurred to me: I used to try...

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