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Easing into the preschool transition - who drop...
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What are the best child gates?
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BooksFirst: Annoucing our second recipient school!
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Reading difficulties: When to schedule this pre...
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What to do this week in Chicago-Family & G...
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  Wondering what to do this week in Chicago with and w/out your kids? Our&n... read more

Stop the Food Fight with your kids
163 Views Friday 05/17

Like most parents, I struggled with picky eaters. I believe that we are what we eat,... read more

Exercising With Your Kids: Build a Healthi...
195 Views Thursday 05/16

There isn’t a better time to start exercising with your children than spring. ... read more

Come play at Chicago Kids Day & School Fun...
398 Views Wednesday 05/15

Warm weather is here!  Street festivals are starting to pop up everywhere. &nbs... read more

Sorting out Attention Deficit Disorder and...
264 Views Monday 05/13

While ADHD and Sensory Modulation Disorder (SMD) share many overlapping symptoms, th... read more

What to do this week in Chicago-Family & G...
178 Views Sunday 05/12

  Wondering what to do this week in Chicago with and w/out your kids?... read more

How to Select the Right Hair Products for ...
253 Views Friday 05/10

Here at Rock Candy Salon + Spa we wanted to share some of our recomme... read more

Laughter & Tears: The Emotional Rollercoas...
270 Views Thursday 05/09

The day has finally come. Your little bundle of joy arrives! Several days later you ... read more

3 Behaviors that Sabotage Bringing Out the...
809 Views Wednesday 05/08

As parents, we all wish to see our kids flourish; to become all they are meant to be... read more

Persk! Discounts to Make Mother's Day!
243 Views Tuesday 05/07

What will make your Mother's Day perfect? Check out the discounts below; treat y... read more