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Chicago Parent  July 2011

On the cover: Jalia Davis, 7, and her sister, Shamilya, 6, at the Forest Park Aquatic Center. Photo by J. Geil.

 
 

Features

It's quadruplets for Wood Dale couple

Having one baby is tough. Try changing 40 diapers a day.  Read more...

Why taking risks is good for you

We caution our kids against risky behavior, but sometimes risk can be good for you.  Read more...

Beat back summer brain drain at these Chicago hot spots

We're midway through summer and you can already see everything your kids learned in school slipping away like the waterdrops off their swimsuits. It's time to start thinking about heading off complete summer brain drain.  Read more...

Columns

Devin Hester and son visit Wrigleyville, Wiggly Field

Devin is so into dogs right now so my wife and I took Devin down to a little dog park near Wrigley Field called Wiggly Field.  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 debunks top 5 nutrition myths for kids

Between the Internet and misinformed friends and day care providers (maybe even Grandma!), there’s plenty of nonsense floating around about feeding children. Let’s explore some of the biggest ones.  Read more...

Type 1 Diabetes isn't caused by junk food: What parents should know

Diabetes is a shocking diagnosis for parents to hear, but with treatment and education, children who have Type 1 diabetes can lead normal, healthy, active lives.  Read more...

News & Advice

Chicago clown talks about circus life

You can catch Giovanni Zoppé as Nino the clown in two circus performances this month. We caught up with the Aurora dad to talk about life under the Big Top.  Read more...

Sibling rivalry might be good for kids, study says

Tired of listening to seemingly endless bickering between your kids? Take heart—a good old-fashioned case of sibling rivalry can actually help kids' development.  Read more...

Science + You at Kohl Childrens Museum puts kids in lab coats

Before the kids can even start to whine about not liking science, Kohl Children's Museum and Abbott have teamed up to create a new exhibit that just might make them love it first.  Read more...

Chicago dad says gaming helps him stay closer to his kids

I headed to my local game store to find something everyone could enjoy. What I found was a treasure trove of entertainment.  Read more...

 

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