Parenting
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The staggering cost of day care when you make only the minimum wage
Oct 11, 2015 7:32 am - Child-care costs would now devour at least 30 percent of a minimum-wage worker's earnings in every state, a new report from the Economic Policy Institute has found. To ...
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Bedtime routine helps babies sleep through the nightOct 10, 2015 7:15 am - Q: My 9-month-old is still waking up three to four times during the night. How can I get her to sleep through the night? A: By the time a baby is 4 or 5 months old, he o...
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Epic crane migration a day's drive awayOct 09, 2015 6:00 am - Travelers often list the Great Migration on their bucket list, referring to mammals across the plains of Africa. Seeing that requires lots of flying and buckets of cash....
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Apps for kids: Teach your child hygiene habitsOct 08, 2015 11:00 am - “Did you brush your teeth?” “Make sure to wash your hands.” These are just a few of the daily reminders you give your kids. Reinforce these self-care routines with three...
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Naperville mom's efforts gives mobility to youngstersOct 08, 2015 6:00 am - Naperville mom's efforts provide adapted bicycles
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Toy buying made easy for kids of all abilitiesOct 08, 2015 6:00 am - If you are of a certain age you probably remember patiently awaiting the arrival of the gigantic Sears Wish Book. Every page was filled with the most popular toys and ne...
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Unusual bedtime picture book a self-publishing success story
Oct 07, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - You may have heard of Roger. He's the little rabbit in a new bedtime book that can't go to sleep, RIGHT NOW. In a month's time, which is lightning speed ...
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Unusual bedtime picture book a self-publishing success story
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Blended families need a better word than 'step'Oct 04, 2015 1:00 am - I've spent a lot of my career dealing with folks who are getting remarried and who are bringing children into their new relationship. And, believe me, we have got to com...
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Parenting in the digital age: Real tips to help kids (and parents)Oct 02, 2015 6:00 am - Why is my 6-year-old twerking? How do I limit what my 10-year-old can see on his phone? These are common questions with complicated answers - but as a parent and child p...