Parenting
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How to raise confident yet humble kidsFeb 25, 2013 9:55 pm - Parents today make considerable efforts to raise confident kids with healthy self-esteems. But what about humility? How can parents build up their child's self-confidenc...
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New law targets adults who allow underage drinkingFeb 24, 2013 7:07 am - Illinois' newly enacted social hosting law is an opportunity for parents to work with police to curb underage drinking, one suburban chief said. “I think it's a great st...
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‘Unbored’: What to do when you have nothing to doFeb 24, 2013 7:07 am - You are about to make your mother crazy. That’s because you’ve mastered every video game in the house, watched every movie she rented for you, and clicked through cable ...
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Can your kindergarten self come out to play?Feb 21, 2013 12:40 pm - I have a theory about skipping: I think that many of us start our lives out skipping, and then at some point we realize that we are too old to skip, or we look around an...
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Healthy quick road trip snacksFeb 21, 2013 6:15 pm - Spring break for a lot of families brings sun, fun and road trips! The end of winter is in sight everyone! While adventurous road trips often call for the need of portab...
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How to navigate your child’s education plan, the IEPFeb 21, 2013 5:40 am - If you have a child with special needs in the public school system, you know the importance of an IEP. If your child isn’t yet of school age, you need to become familiar...
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Two U.S. adoption agencies closing, citing woes abroadFeb 11, 2013 3:02 pm - NEW YORK — 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 battlin...
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Barrington Hills mom's mission receives a boostFeb 04, 2013 4:23 am - Every day, Lisa Siefert thinks of the horrific discovery she made the afternoon of March 14, 2011. Her 2-year-old son, Shane, was trapped underneath the dresser in his r...
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‘Oddly Normal’ tells of family trying to help struggling sonJan 26, 2013 7:23 pm - When you were born, your parents counted your fingers and toes. They lovingly stroked your baby-soft skin, checked to make sure all parts were present and accounted for,...
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Supersizing this generation? How to skip this trendJan 26, 2013 5:40 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 desper...