Parenting
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As your teen's body changes, so should how you feed him
Dec 19, 2015 6:00 am - Most parents expect their role to change as their kids hit their teen years. But many don't realize quite how much their children's age affects the way they need to be f...
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AWEsome Air experience opens at DuPage Children's MuseumDec 18, 2015 12:00 am - Air just got more AWEsome at DuPage Children's Museum. The museum on Friday is opening AWEsome Air as the second phase of its largest exhibit, AWEsome Energy, in which t...
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Hello (hackable) Barbie: New toys vulnerable
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Constable: What New Yorker cartoons say about parentingDec 08, 2015 4:00 am - We sometimes explain laughter by noting, "It's funny because it's true." For a sociologist with suburban roots and a college professor researching attitudes about parent...
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Suburban toy stores say Star Wars, new trends emergeDec 07, 2015 12:00 am - A galaxy far away still attracts young boys and girls with Star Wars-related toys that are hot sellers this holiday season at suburban toy stores. Getting a boost from t...
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Constable: Books with diversity foster empathyDec 03, 2015 12:00 am - Something magical happens this time of year when you give a child a book. Choosing a book with some diversity provides more than a simple story. "It's putting an idea in...
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Why Mark Zuckerberg says taking paternity leave matters
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Ever wondered about pinkeye?
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Make sure toys you buy are age-appropriateNov 21, 2015 6:25 am - When buying gifts for children, don't just buy whatever is on their wish list. Do some research first. That way, the gifts can be age-appropriate and safe. Toy-related i...
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Autism cases in United States jump to 1 in 45