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This is a vent as well. I am at my breaking point and looking for any advice if this has happened to someone if their kid has a disability or not. My 11 year old son, with moderate ADHD, along with multiple LD’s and anxiety, would like to quit his travel basketball team midway through the season...
Do you have a kid who loves basketball but is not that competitive or sporty? DS absolutely loves this (and he doesn't love anything) and they are looking for more kids. The kids are all 10-14 and have a great time drilling then scrimmaging for 2 hours - and the coaches are super engaged and s...
My teen needs his wisdom teeth out . Delta dental had agreed to cover 950$ which leaves me with a co pay of 2,300$!!!! Does that sound insane ?! I specifically went to this oral surgeon as he is “ in network “ and recommended by my kid’s dentist am I just out of touch with realit...
Does anyone have the inside scoop on the status of CTU/CPS negotiations? Are we up for a strike in February? I saw the news about letter from the Board of Ed - https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/chicago-public-schools-board-pushes-settle-ctu-contract - It sounds like ...
Art Studio Admissions Event Saturday, January 11, 2025 - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Paint, clay, glue, and other open-ended art materials are available every day in our classrooms. Bring your child, age 2 to 4, and learn more about Families Together and the importance of creative play, as y...
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Let’s begin with a boundary check: The responsibility of homework completion falls squarely on the child. Without question, it is hard to watch our children struggle with the effort homework demands, but it is very important that we resist the urge to “rescue” our child from the discomfort of effort...
