Georgia Garvey

Georgia Garvey

Georgia Garvey

Georgia Garvey is a writer, wife and mother to two boys for whom she prioritizes kindness and good manners above all other accomplishments. 

She previously worked at the Chicago Tribune, RedEye and Daily Herald newspapers, and was the editor-in-chief of the Tribune Publishing's Pioneer Press and Lake County News-Sun publications. 

She lives in suburban Illinois, where, each day, she battles the tempestuous and formidable faucet in her kitchen sink. 

Recently Published

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Are You Jeans Mom or Yoga Pants Dad? Either is Fine Sep 06, 2025

There's a guy at my gym who works out in jeans. They're not baggy jeans, either, jeans that would gi... Read More

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When the Military Is Deployed on U.S. Streets, Is Crime The Real Target? Aug 30, 2025

Now that Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles have been invaded, the Trump administration is threatenin... Read More

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When You're a Parent, It's Always the First Day of School Aug 23, 2025

The first day of school recently arrived at our house. I woke up early to get the kids ready in tim... Read More

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It's OK, Parents -- Getting Mad Isn't Illegal Aug 02, 2025

When I was in high school, rarely was an insult worse than calling someone "fake." "Gosh, I love you... Read More