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"Redshirting" kindergarten in Chicago-area schools
We all know about redshirting for college athletes - that is, sitting out during freshman year in order to be a big, bad super-senior a few years down the road. But redshirting kindergarten? Maybe. Read more...
How to help your child start a pet sitting business in Chicago
If your child is itching to make some money this summer but isn't ready to babysit or run the lawn mower, consider pet-sitting. Here's how to get started. Read more...
Chicago Bears’ Devin Hester wants to inspire more young dads
Devin Hester wants to show fans - and fellow dads - that for every stereotype about professional athletes as deadbeat dads, there’s one like him, who changes diapers and takes their kids to Yo Gabba Gabba! Read more...
Why being bored isn't so bad - plus 100 things to do in Chicago when you are
Despite the fact that many parents loathe the "b word," boredom actually is a good thing for kids. Read more...
Your guide to the ultimate summer sleepover in Chicago
Stock some extra pillows, grab some Tylenol and get a head start with these tested tips for surviving a pre-teen sleepover. Read more...
