Articles filed under Suburban Parent

• Two U.S. adoption agencies closing, citing woes abroad Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  The lone U.S. adoption agency accredited in Kyrgyzstan is shutting down due to financial troubles, a sudden new setback for about 15 American families battling since 2008 to complete adoptions there. At the same time, an agency in Buffalo Grove that specializes in adoptions from Russia also is closing.
  

   
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  Barrington Hills mom's mission receives a boostFeb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
  Lisa Siefert of Barrington Hills has been trying to inform parents about how to prevent furniture tip-over accidents from happening since March 2011, when her son died after a dresser fell on him. And though her cause got two major assists this week from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Illinois Attorney General, she says the effort is just a start.
  

   
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  ‘Oddly Normal’ tells of family trying to help struggling son Jan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
  In retrospect, John Schwartz realized that there was plenty of warning before his son, Joe, overdosed on pills. Joe was born in early 1996 and became a smiley child with a flair for drama and a love of feather boas, fabulous fashion dolls and "shiny baubles." At age 3, he asked to dress as a disco "yady" for Halloween, and the Schwartzes began to wonder if their toddler was gay.
  

   
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  Supersizing this generation? How to skip this trend Jan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
  As I flipped through TV channels last night, I landed on the Biggest Loser and was excited but disheartened to see this season with kids. Excited because it is so desperately needed but disheartened all the same because it is so desperately needed — one in every six kids in the United States is obese. It's the No. 1 reason parents call me for help.
  

   
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  Boxing-inspired workout a hit with moms Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
  A boxing-inspired workout that combines bouts of cardio and boxing exercises with short periods of rest are becoming more and more popular. We talk to several moms who are using it to get back in shape after having children.
  

   
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  Cheesy Bacon Mac Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
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• Participation can be life-changing, for any of us Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
  Whether you have toddlers, school-age children, or teens, you know there is a lot of pent-up energy during the winter months. How do you channel that energy? Where do you go that will satisfy both their desire to have fun and your need for them to be in a safe, supportive environment? And while we are thinking about it, let's also make it convenient so that you could even get some time to yourself.
  

   

• Family parted in the middle over son’s hair Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
  We have a new issue that has cropped up in our home. Actually, the problem is there hasn't been enough "cropping" lately. Dan, our 16-year-old son, is letting his hair grow out. After years of getting buzz cuts, he has decided to create a new identity with his wild "flow."
  

   

• Are we normal yet? Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
  As parents, we sometimes ask variations of the same question: Is my child normal? Am I normal? Is our family normal? We share our concerns with other parents, and then reassure each other that what we are experiencing is, in fact, normal.
  

   
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  How to keep germs from spreading at home Jan 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  Having one sick child home isn't fun. But what happens when it's two or more? How do you keep germs from spreading? The best defense is a good offense, say experts.