Parenting
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Parents turning to cloth diapers to save money, environmentApr 16, 2014 6:00 am - Itasca mom Tina O'Neill laughs about how she once thought that cloth diapers were disgusting. O'Neill used disposable diapers with her first three children, but when sh...
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Whose voice is it anywayApr 16, 2014 1:01 am - Not long ago, I found myself walking in circles inside a Walgreens. I went in because I wanted to buy a couple of sympathy cards for friends, but I ended up avoiding the...
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The face of autism: Parents want patience, understandingApr 16, 2014 1:01 am - Last month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the latest numbers on the rise of autism. The study identified that autism prevalence rose to 1 ...
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Why are my kids' laundry habits so finicky?Apr 10, 2014 9:25 am - My kids are so weird about their clothing. We have three teenagers in the house; boy-girl twins who are seniors in high school, and a freshman son. Our oldest daughter i...
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Move over Mom: Hummus a healthy, kid-friendly dipApr 09, 2014 11:00 pm - Whenever I'm at a party, I like to see if there's hummus. I like the texture. It doesn't seem really bulky, depending on who makes it. Nacho cheese dip for me is too thi...
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HuMMMusApr 09, 2014 11:00 pm - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas 1½ tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) 3 small cloves garlic, smashed 3 tablespoons olive oil 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon) P...
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Will goldfish make it into family legend?Apr 09, 2014 11:00 pm - Our goldfish, Sparky, has died. Our daughter, Katelyn, got him at a fun fair several years ago. She didn't even win him; another kid gave him to her as we were leaving, ...
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Josephine Baker's story singsApr 09, 2014 11:00 pm - You love to sing because it's your thing and you dance when you get the chance. On the sidewalk and in the park. For school, for church, or just for yourself, you gotta ...
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A grandparent's voiceApr 09, 2014 11:00 pm - "I am a proud grandmother!" bursts Maria Pierotti of Oswego. Maria has seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and another one due to arrive in May. While certainly pr...
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New building toys go beyond the old wooden blockApr 05, 2014 11:00 pm - Building and construction toys have been a fixture in playrooms since, well, forever, and there are several reasons for their enduring appeal. “Directions aren't necessa...