Parenting
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These packs have your backAug 26, 2015 1:00 am - Summer's flown by, and it's time to get organized. First assignment? A place to put those school supplies that's both fun and functional. Go to the head of the class in ...
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5 tips for keeping kids healthy in schoolAug 25, 2015 11:00 pm - The bell is about to ring, heralding the start of a new school year. As parents take children shopping for backpacks and other necessary supplies, medical professionals ...
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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?
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Do schools start too early? CDC report says yes
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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...