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Chicago Parent August 2011
Back to School Special Section
Back to School in Chicago
Trilingual toddlers? Now's the time to teach your child another language
When it comes to kids and bilingualism, it’s never too early to begin learning a second language, even if your child is a newborn. Read more...
The best back-to-school products and where to buy them in Chicago
Half of acing the first day is about showing up with the right goods. We review our favorite products of the B2S season and tell you how to get them in your backpack. (What backpack, you ask? Click to find our fave!) Read more...
Tips from Chicago teacher for back to school success
How your child can stand up to teasing
As stories of extreme bullying make headlines, it's important to remember that this often starts with "harmless teasing" among young children. How to help your child stand up to mean words. Read more...
How to help ease back-to-school jitters
First-day jitters are understandable, but sometimes they can turn into the shakes and before you know it, your child is worked into a worrying frenzy. Stop anxiety before it starts with these five tips. Read more...
Real-life "Mean Girls" in Chicago schools: What's a parent to do?
Relational bullying tends to rear its ugly head more among girls than boys. Read more...
Can you trust your school to investigate sexual abuse?
If you suspect abuse, here's why your first call shouldn't be to the school. Read more...
When "just not a math person" doesn't add up: Dyscalculia and what it means for kids
If your little one is struggling in math, it might be dyscalculia, a widely underdiagnosed learning disability that may affect as many people as dyslexia. Read more...
Longer school days for Chicago?
Rahm says CPS kids need more time in the classroom. But will parents and teachers agree? Read more...
A teacher's perspective on back-to-school season
At the end of every summer, steeped in everything us moms do to manage our families, I wonder, with much anxiety: How am I going to do all this and work 40 plus hours per week? Read more...
How to protect your child from lice at school
It's an unpleasant topic, but you've got to face the facts when it comes to these creepy crawlers. Read more...
How to clique-proof your PTO
Paying for good grades Chicago Parents weigh in
Should you pay kids for excelling in school or sports? Read more...
Columns
Devin Hester and son head down to the farm
With Devin Jr. having such an interest in animals, we thought we’d try something new and took him to Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks, Ind. Read more...
Funny Dad | Son afflicted by acute vegetarianism
When my son told me he was a vegetarian, I was standing in the kitchen in an apron that read "Kill it/Grill it," cradling a pork shoulder I had slow-roasted for 12 hours. I told him he was in the wrong house. Read more...
Chicago nutritionist: Can eating well while pregnant make your baby smarter?
Mothers who wish to boost their babies' IQ often turn to Baby Einstein videos. But what just eating well could do the tricks? Read more...
How to avoid heat stroke in Chicago's summer swelter
When the mercury rises, high heat and humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses like heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Read more...
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Parenting by the stars: A Chicago astrologist tells you how
If you think astrology is only for late-night television and 1-888 dial-in numbers, think again. Astrologists believe your sign can help you be a better parent. We sat down with one to find out more. Read more...
Chicago's food deserts putting families at risk
The number of Chicagoans living without access to fresh food could fill U.S. Cellular Field 10 times over. Here’s why the problem exists—and what you can do to help. Read more...
Parents embrace gender diversity
A Chicago area mom and dad support their young son's choice to be a girl Read more...
Beyond the spandex: Raising a superhero in Chicago
The classic heroes have much to teach about ‘truth, justice and the American way’ Read more...
Parents embrace gender diversity
A Chicago area mom and dad support their young son's choice to be a girl Read more...
Sky high to summer’s end
Your insider tips for navigating the always thrilling Chicago Air and Water Show Read more...
Beyond the spandex: Raising a superhero in Chicago
The classic heroes have much to teach about ‘truth, justice and the American way’ Read more...
All aboard for Thomas fun
You could meet Thomas the Tank Engine in person this weekend at the Illinois Railway Museum. Read more...
