Parenting
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Children starting to work with personal trainersJun 15, 2013 1:00 am - Brian Peters actually smiles when he talks about pushing hundreds of pounds across the floor using a heavy sled during his workouts. “It’s kind of horrible, but it’s rea...
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Where to get wet at water parksJun 14, 2013 5:00 am - Our unpredictable weather means that just because it's summer, it won't necessarily be warm enough to play at an outdoor water park. Luckily, the Midwest is blessed with...
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Impact of teachers plays out in living room sceneJun 13, 2013 10:36 am - Normally I don’t like it when the house is messy or cluttered. But when I see that my 7-year-old daughter, Brenna, has once again rearranged the living room, it makes m...
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My kids get hurt; I sufferJun 13, 2013 8:47 am - By Kent McDill Both of my boys, Dan and Kyle, suffered sports-related injuries in May. It was a bad month for me. Actually, both boys handled their injury situations fai...
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Rolling Meadows pool complex to open splash pad on June 15Jun 06, 2013 12:00 pm - After years of waiting for funding and nearly a year of construction, Rolling Meadows families with younger children and those with a disability soon will get a chance t...
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Wiggles 'Taking Off' for RosemontJun 04, 2013 12:00 pm - Tickets for The Wiggles' “Taking Off!” show on Sept. 21 at the Rosemont Theatre go on sale to the public at noon on Saturday, June 8. The Wiggles, who are best known fo...
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Cheddar, Chorizo and Chive MuffinsMay 23, 2013 8:23 am - 10 ounces (scant 2¼ cups all-purpose white flour, sifted 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt Good pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of dry must...
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Get all the play set you can swingMay 21, 2013 1:00 am - Spring is here, and trips to the playground often become more frequent. Some parents choose to try to replicate the playground experience in their yard with an outdoor p...
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Caves hold special coolness factor for kidsMay 19, 2013 1:00 am - It’s one thing to engage kids in nature above ground. It’s quite another to engage them below ground. Our kids, like most kids, love nature. They love it even more when ...
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Local libraries encourage reading on your summer travelsMay 17, 2013 9:12 am - Whether you’re on a plane or taking a road trip this summer, don’t be surprised to see the person traveling next to you buried in a book. Within the next few weeks, chil...