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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...
