Parenting
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Kids learn ABCs of potty training at Booty CampJul 13, 2014 6:15 am - While potty training her third child, Wendy Sweeney teamed up with a neighbor who was embarking on the same milestone with her own toddler. That unconventional play dat...
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Life after five-year 'death' a bit confusing for teenJul 13, 2014 6:00 am - People in love do goofy things. They dance and sing in videos seen by millions. They fill classrooms with balloons, pay skywriters to put messages in the clouds, they ev...
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Students explore faith, friendships in youth groupsJul 11, 2014 6:00 am - Whether parents are seeking to pass on their religious heritage to their children, or would simply like to provide opportunities for them to connect with other kids thei...
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Touring 'Frozen' Norway with Adventures by DisneyJul 11, 2014 5:45 am - Rushing water and my 6-year-old daughter's squeals of delight were all I could hear as we roared over the whitewater rapids of Norway's Voss River. It's been a week of n...
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Three photo apps for kids to enjoyJul 10, 2014 11:00 pm - Does your child love taking photos? Below are three iPad apps that will keep your child snapping photos all summer. Crayola Lights, Camera, Color! Cost: Free Ages...
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Parents feel relief as children benefit from inclusion servicesJul 10, 2014 2:01 pm - "I always had my phone attached to me," recalls Dawn Martini of Wheaton. "I anticipated those dreaded calls about problems. They were always so negative. But now I have ...
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Move over Mom: Twisted Trail Mix a hit with high-energy kidsJul 10, 2014 6:01 am - If you like camping or if you're just going on a road trip, then you will probably love this nifty trail mix. I heard that trail mix was made because when you're backpac...
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Traveling helps shape world view, spark curiosityJul 10, 2014 6:00 am - When I was 10 years old, my mother and I were inside of a hotel in Hawaii before we went on a cruise through the islands. Outside, I couldn't help but notice a huge comm...
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Service dogs open a new world for their ownersJul 09, 2014 12:00 pm - Dogs may be man's best friend, but for a number of Chicago-area children, teens, tweens and young adults, that special bond between human and a four-legged friend is muc...
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Expert warns of secondary drowning, water risksJul 06, 2014 8:00 am - As summer heats up, experts are warning parents, children and swimmers of all ages to be careful in the water, especially after recent drownings. Even when someone appea...