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5 Tips To Gaining Control (Down There!) Be...
105 Views Wednesday 05/22

As a Pilates expert working with a vast population of women, I have found that regar... read more

The Problem with Baby Registries
223 Views Tuesday 05/21

I was too superstitious to register for my baby, so I can’t speak from persona... read more

Play, play, play your troubles away
220 Views Monday 05/20

As “grown ups,” we think of play as something that kids do for fun. But ... read more

What to do this week in Chicago-Family & G...
283 Views Sunday 05/19

  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
213 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...
287 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...
449 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...
298 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...
208 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 ...
278 Views Friday 05/10

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