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Win over dinner without an extra trip to the grocery store
VIDEO: One local mom has a recipe for dinner success. Learn how to get 70 meals out of one trip to the grocery store! Read more...
Birthday parties aren't what they used to be
Time was, birthdays meant cake, ice cream, maybe a pinata. But today's parties are sometimes more circus than celebration. Read more...
Sending the right message is all about body language
Facial expressions, gestures, and even your hairstyle contribute to body language and impact what people think of you and how they respond to you. Read more...
'Brain balance' may hold answers for autism, ADHD, other developmental disabilities
In Vernon Hills company treats developmental disorders by addressing an imbalance between the left and right sides of the brain. Read more...
Cosmotot digs up the hottest finds of the season for baby
Looking for the season's hottest booties? The cutest animal-themed pillow? We've got this spring's must-have baby accessories. Read more...
Visiting the dentist can be fun for kids -- really
Dentists have gotten a bad rap over the years. But these area dentists are going out of their way to make their offices kid-friendly. Read more...
