Parenting
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End summer with positive back-to-school routinesAug 13, 2014 6:00 am - In preparation for a new school year, Rebecca Castro and her 8-year-old son, Pablo, soon will be shopping for a new backpack. The Palatine mother of two pre-orders a ma...
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Move over Jerome, Henry's in the kitchen ... making churrosAug 12, 2014 6:00 am - I've been watching my mom and Jerome write the column for a couple of years and it seems like a good hobby. He's off at camp, so I asked if I could give it a try. It sou...
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Technology growing in school; parents play a role in monitoring itAug 12, 2014 6:00 am - Children have been arriving to their elementary schools with computer skills for years. First it was because they grew up playing on their parents' desktops. Later, it w...
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'Cool Science Tricks' will chase boredom awayAug 12, 2014 5:45 am - You will not be bored this summer. Will. Not. There's no way you'll give Mom any reason for extra chores. You'll keep busy enough so that Dad doesn't come up with "ideas...
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How to navigate the hallways of high schoolAug 11, 2014 2:01 pm - Dear Freshman: Let's face it: Navigating new social situations is daunting for all of us - young, old, and in-between. For you, the prospect of diving into the unk...
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NAMI offers a lifeline for families struggling with mental illnessAug 11, 2014 9:26 am - The statistics are astounding. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in four adults experiences a mental illness in a given year. One in 17 li...
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Fun and fashion lead the way in school suppliesAug 11, 2014 6:00 am - NEW YORK - It's school supply time and there's no shortage of nifty backpacks, pencil cases, erasers and more for kids young and older. "Most people are looking for some...
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How to help children make new friendsAug 11, 2014 1:01 am - Students learn lessons each day. While many of these lessons pertain to their coursework, kids pick up much more than book smarts from school, where kids first learn to ...
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Illinois collects $1.4 billion in child supportAug 08, 2014 1:01 am - An Illinois agency says it has collected more than $1.4 billion in child support for the first time in state history. In a news release, the Illinois Department of Heal...
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Concussion fears not hurting youth tackle football numbersAug 06, 2014 5:00 am - Concussion news from the NFL and the NCAA continues to dominate sports headlines, but it's having little impact on suburban youth football leagues. As football season ge...