Parenting
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Two U.S. adoption agencies closing, citing woes abroadFeb 11, 2013 2:44 pm - NEW YORK — The lone U.S. adoption agency accredited in Kyrgyzstan is shutting down due to financial troubles, a sudden new setback for about 15 American families battlin...
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Barrington Hills mom's mission receives a boostFeb 02, 2013 7:00 am - Every day, Lisa Siefert thinks of the horrific discovery she made the afternoon of March 14, 2011. Her 2-year-old son, Shane, was trapped underneath the dresser in his r...
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‘Oddly Normal’ tells of family trying to help struggling sonJan 26, 2013 6:37 am - When you were born, your parents counted your fingers and toes. They lovingly stroked your baby-soft skin, checked to make sure all parts were present and accounted for,...
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Supersizing this generation? How to skip this trendJan 26, 2013 5:36 am - As I flipped through TV channels last night, I landed on the Biggest Loser and was excited but disheartened to see this season with kids. Excited because it is so desper...
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Boxing-inspired workout a hit with momsJan 25, 2013 4:00 am - A photograph was all it took to inspire Erin Alsakhria to change her lifestyle and to get healthy. It was more than year ago when the 37-year-old mother of two looked at...
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Participation can be life-changing, for any of usJan 24, 2013 6:36 am - Whether you have toddlers, school-age children, or teens, you know there is a lot of pent-up energy during the winter months. How do you channel that energy? Where do yo...
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Cheesy Bacon MacJan 24, 2013 4:58 am - 3 cups uncooked shaped pasta (12-14 ounces) ¼ cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1½ cups half-and-half 2 cups shredded mild c...
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Are we normal yet?Jan 23, 2013 9:36 am - We have had our puppy, Lila, for a year and a half. We have house-trained her and crate-trained her; we’ve taught her to sit and to stay. We take her on regular walks on...
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Family parted in the middle over son's hairJan 23, 2013 8:00 am - We have a new issue that has cropped up in our home. Actually, the problem is there hasn't been enough “cropping” lately. Dan, our 16-year-old son, is letting his hair g...
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How to keep germs from spreading at homeJan 22, 2013 4:00 am - It's that time of year when irritable toddlers may arrive home from day care flushed and fevered, preschoolers boast perpetual sniffles and runny noses, and school age k...