Parenting
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Know the risks of internet challengesMar 04, 2018 6:30 am - "Challenge yourself!" You've heard it a million times, and it's usually a good thing. Whether it's academic, professional, or personal, completing a challenge can come w...
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You can now use a 529 to pay for K-12 tuition, but should you?
Mar 04, 2018 12:00 am - Among the changes in the tax overhaul passed by Congress in December was a provision allowing parents to use money saved in a 529 plan to pay for private school tuition ...
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Multiple multiples greet Easter Bunny in SchaumburgFeb 27, 2018 12:00 am - Eighteen sets of young twins - with a few siblings thrown in - gathered Tuesday morning for a group photo with the Easter Bunny at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. With all...
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Food allergy bullying is no laughing matterFeb 24, 2018 5:00 am - It's called food allergy bullying, and it's a new trend that is endangering children with allergies. Researchers estimate that 5.9 million children under age 18 in th...
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Can a probiotic ease colic in breast-fed babies?Feb 24, 2018 5:00 am - Q: When our first son was born, we almost lost our minds as we rode out his bouts of colic. Our second son is due this spring and the idea of dealing with colic again al...
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Three Glenbard Parent Series events focus on calm parentingFeb 23, 2018 10:00 pm - The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "A Day with Dr. Laura Kastner" on Thursday, March 8. There will be three presentations: • "Getting ...
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A summer of music: camps can train, inspire young musiciansFeb 21, 2018 6:00 am - Busy schedules during the school year often limit time spent on music education, but summer music camps can offer a rare chance for kids to try a new instrument or deepe...
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How to get your child ready for the swim check at campFeb 21, 2018 6:00 am - Camp swim tests go something like this: Kids jump in the water and swim a set distance. No dog-paddling allowed. They typically must also tread water and float on their ...
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More Boy Scout camps will be open to girls this summerFeb 21, 2018 6:00 am - The Boy Scouts of America is putting out the welcome mat for girls, too, at more of its summer camps this year. The changes follow a decision by the Scouts last fall to ...
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6 tips for overnight camp counselorsFeb 21, 2018 6:00 am - Being an overnight camp counselor is a demanding job, but it is also one of the most fun and rewarding. “If you are a counselor, be thankful that you got that job,” says...