Parenting
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Performer teaches Glen Ellyn kids about characterAug 25, 2015 11:00 pm - Tim Hannig teaches the plugged-in generation about respect, responsibility
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Companies consider additional benefits for parents
Aug 23, 2015 7:36 am - Last week, news surfaced that the private equity giant KKR has added its name to the fast-growing list of companies that are extending paid parental leave for employees,...
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Yoga keeps kids 'engaged, energized'Aug 20, 2015 6:00 am - “Wow, yoga is awesome and very, very fun,” said 8-year-old Kate O'Neill from Lake Zurich. That's right, 8 years old. If you think yoga is a bunch of adult women dressed ...
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Kids and caffeine: Should you be worried?
Aug 18, 2015 6:00 am - My 11-year-old loves to go to the coffee shop with her middle school friends. Chai latte is the drink of choice, and it includes a dose of caffeine. If it's a Starbucks ...
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Do schools start too early? CDC report says yes
Aug 17, 2015 6:00 am - Five out of every six middle schools and high schools nationwide start classes earlier than 8:30 a.m., making it difficult for teens to get the sleep they need to be hea...
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Make school day mornings easierAug 17, 2015 6:00 am - School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may find school day mornings especially ...
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Jane Goodall's story inspires young animal loversAug 16, 2015 7:00 am - Summer's almost over and, when you go back to school, there's one thing you're going to miss: your dog. Or your cat, your gerbil or your horse. Your best bud for the ...
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Making a successful back-to-school transitionAug 16, 2015 7:00 am - What should be an exciting rite of passage for a child can often be a time filled with worry and trepidation. If your child has special needs, back-to-school time can po...
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Don't want to vaccinate your kids? Soon you'll need doctor's noteAug 16, 2015 5:30 am - A new law requires parents to get a doctor's note before claiming a religious exemption from getting their kids vaccinated, but the change won't affect students heading ...
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INFrequently Asked Questions: Baby photographer on parents and peeAug 14, 2015 11:00 pm - This week's profile in our InFrequently Asked Questions feature is Francine Mittenthal, who braves the rough world of baby photography. Francine Mittenthal Age...