Parenting
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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...
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Schools increasingly check students for obesityMar 29, 2014 1:01 am - CHULA VISTA, Calif. - The Chula Vista school district not only measures the academic progress of Marina Beltran's second-grader, it also measures her son's body fat. Ev...
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Hanover Park plays host to kids resource fairMar 27, 2014 1:01 am - Hanover Park moms and dads may not be familiar with all the activities available to their kids. But on Saturday, families will find a network of recreational, job and ed...
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Harper College InZone camp registration openMar 25, 2014 11:00 pm - For more than a decade, Harper College's InZone summer enrichment and sports camp has created memorable summers for children ages 8 to 14, with a host of fun and unique ...
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Some question Sheryl Sandberg's Ban Bossy campaignMar 25, 2014 5:30 am - NEW YORK - Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg and the Girl Scouts recently declared a campaign to "Ban Bossy," complete with Beyoncé, Jane Lynch and Condoleezza Rice on ...
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ABCs of ADHD: Diagnosis on the riseMar 21, 2014 5:45 am - Many childhood challenges may escape notice, but children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often can be the subject of great concern to parents and t...
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You found your child's secret social media account. Now what?Mar 20, 2014 5:45 am - You think you're doing a good job of supervising your child's social media use, and then all of a sudden, you stumble upon it. A secret social media account. The conten...
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You found your child's secret social media account. Now what?Mar 20, 2014 5:45 am - You think you're doing a good job of supervising your child's social media use, and then all of a sudden, you stumble upon it. A secret social media account. The conten...
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Apps for kids teach math, reading, scienceMar 19, 2014 5:45 am - If you have an iPad, your child probably loves playing games on it. It's important for you to realize that iPad apps don't have to be just a fun way to entertain your ch...
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Ways to warm up at Lake Erie Shores & IslandsMar 19, 2014 5:45 am - Maybe it's because we've had record breaking cold in Chicago and it's snowing, again as I write this, but I'm ready to consider going anywhere that my family and I can h...