Parenting
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The ABCs of economicsFeb 05, 2016 4:53 am - There's a little jingle in your pocket, and you can't wait to spend it. So what will you buy? Will you purchase candy or a toy? Is there enough for a present for Mom or ...
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What I wished I had learned about finances as a childFeb 04, 2016 5:00 am - Certainly childhood should be filled with fun and frivolity, but there is room to squeeze in some important life lessons, too. Miss that window, and your child may grow ...
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Kid-friendly gridiron glossary a good startFeb 03, 2016 4:59 am - Your dad says his team is doing well this year. Mom's happy, too. As long as they don't fumble, as long as they avoid being tackled, they might go to the playoffs, Dad s...
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Camp advisers can help parents find a good fit
Feb 02, 2016 6:00 am - With more than 7,000 overnight camps in the United States, parents can feel intimidated about choosing the one that's right for their child. Fortunately, there exists an...
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Study supports practicing yoga in late pregnancy
Feb 01, 2016 5:00 am - Yoga is widely recommended as a good exercise for pregnant women: It keeps the body limber, tones muscles and can relieve stress. But it comes with caveats, warnings th...
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Glenbard Parent series features forums on teenage brainJan 26, 2016 12:00 am - Wondering what makes your teen tick or why he or she has a defiant streak? Some of the answers lie in the adolescent brain and discoveries that shed light on why teens s...
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Plagued by anxiety: For some of us, no end of things to worry about
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How to manage your child's asthma
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Arlington Heights library's fairy tale exhibit aims at hands-on learningJan 21, 2016 9:00 am - Children and their families who attended Saturday's opening of the Fairy Tale and Fantasy Gala at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library couldn't wait to explore each of...
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Naperville speaker shares how to teach kids positive online behaviorsJan 21, 2016 12:00 am - Raising kids who are bound to grow up online might seem foreign to parents whose early years came before the advent of Twitter, Snapchat, laptops and Internet access on ...