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Chicago Parent 2009 December
On the cover:
Choir director Josephine Lee brings out the best in Chicago's kids
As director of the Chicago Children's Choir, Josephine Lee is a master at drawing out talent in kids, stretching not just their vocal chords, but their horizons as well. Read
Good Sense Eating | 10 nutrition myths debunked
Creative snacks for Santa
Features
Choir director Josephine Lee brings out the best in Chicago's kids
As director of the Chicago Children's Choir, Josephine Lee is a master at drawing out talent in kids, stretching not just their vocal chords, but their horizons as well. Read more...
10 ways to handle the holidays like a pro
Skip the stress this holiday season -- we'll tell you how. Read more...
Opportunities abound for families to learn to cook together in Chicago
Bottom line: Family dinners are about a lot more than food. Read more...
Meaningful, inexpensive family gift exchange ideas to try
But why not leave a more creative snack by the fireplace on Christmas Eve this year? Read more...
Decoding what your child's cough means
Coughs also provide valuable clues about your child’s illness. Follow our guide to figure out what’s worrisome and what’s not. Read more...
Creative snacks for Santa
Forget about milk and cookies and instead leave one of these more creative snack by the fireplace this year. Read more...
Toy Test: The ultimate holiday shopping list
Jump-start your holiday shopping with winners from the 2009 National Parenting Publications Awards competition. Read more...
Voices
A Mom's Life Top 5 Making a list, checking it twice
Fact: It's impossible to be a grumpelstiltskin when your mom is standing in front of you in adult-sized footy pajamas. Read more...
Editor's Note | One fine example
Despite economic woes that have struck too many families this year, we are all capable of doing a little bit to help each other as 2009 comes to a close. Read more...
Your Letters
Short Stuff
National spotlight on handwashing
Here's the simplest piece of health advice out there: Washing hands regularly really does prevent people from getting sick. Read more...
Pajamas bring comfort to kids in need
Children taken from their homes in a crisis often find themselves in a shelter with nothing more than the clothes on their back. One local woman is out to change that. Read more...
Time spent together talking about school will help kids stay on track
Ideas for staying in touch with your children and their school day. Read more...
Li'l Buds Theatre gets kids in on the act
Li'l Buds Theater's production of "Those Silly Reindeer" is a holiday production by kids, for kids, and starring kids. Read more...
5 steps to a 'sort-of' organized home
Keeping a perfectly organized house can be a challenge with children, but you can easily have a "sort of" organized home. Read more...
Kid Culture | Celebrating the holiday in books
A boost for booster seats
When, exactly, do kids outgrow booster seats? The answer might surprise you. Read more...
Kid Culture | Best music of the season
Music reviewer Fred Koch sifts through the best of the holiday's CD releases. Read more...
More kids have health insurance, latest numbers show
Finally, some good news in health insurance: The number of insured children in Illinois is on the rise. Read more...
With new no-wait program, kids jump the line at Stroger
Stroger Hospital instituted a pediatric no-wait policy that moves young patients out of the line and straight into the pediatric emergency room. Read more...
Columns
Fab Mama | Pamper yourself this holiday season
My Life | In another's loss, one woman realizes how privileged she is
Health Matters | Facts on those scary febrile seizures
Good Sense Eating | 10 nutrition myths debunked
Parenting Isn't for Sissies | Why am I now uncool?
It can be difficult when our sidekicks spread their wings, even though it signifies a healthy effort to know their own minds, forge their own alliances and make their own way. Read more...
