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Chicago Parent October 2011
On the cover: Sarah Foy, 3, and her sister Lucille Foy, 5, at Goebbert's Farm in South Barrington
Lil' Monster Mash
From pumpkins to bats, get your kids into the swing of fall. Read
How to enjoy all the little moments
Organizing school parties around food allergies
Bonding over books
Football pursuits in Chicago toy stores
Devin Hester and his son, Devin Jr., head out on a quest to find, of all things, a toddler size football. Read more...
Features
How to enjoy all the little moments
We may think we are present for our children, but are we really? Parent Coach Cathy Cassani Adams has three easy tips to get you in the right here, right now Read more...
Bonding over books
Moms and girls find being involved in mother-daughter book clubs give them a chance to connect beyond the book Read more...
Organizing school parties around food allergies
Brain tumor just part of life for Rosie
Rosie Colucci, who has taken many of the gifts she's received in her numerous hospital visits and given them to underprivileged kids, is holding a benefit to defray the mounting cost of her medical bills. Read more...
3 fall events for you and your kids
From pumpkins to bats, get your kids into the swing of fall. Read more...
Best boos in Chicago
Chicago, with all its neighborhoods, is one of the best cities in the country to trick or treat. Here are some of our recommendations. Read more...
News & Advice
Every parent's refrain: Why can't they just get along?
How we nurture the bond between our children can have a big impact on whether that relationship lasts long after they've grown up. Read more...
Columns
Docs take strong stand on immunizations
Why some pediatricians are refusing to treat children whose parents refuse to immunize them. Read more...
Hiding veggies: Deceptive or just plain smart?
Sometimes moms and dads feel they must resort to elaborate plots to get kids to eat their veggies. Registered Dietician Christine Palumbo says it's OK to sneak in veggies when the kids are very are young, but also keep fruits and vegetables in plain sight. Read more...
Fab Mama's picks: Trends to fall for this season
Fab Mama, Meredith Sinclair, has moms covered for this fall's best looks, plus the ones moms should avoid at all costs. Let's get shopping! Read more...
Picks
Opening doors to Chicago architectutre
Play in the Middle of State Street
No cars. Just walkers and bikes and the thrill of playing in the middle of the Great Street. Read more...
Pumpkin Lasagna
Crunchy Baked Chicken
Butternut Squash and Apples
An Indian folktale blooms through dance
The Harris Theater presents an Indian folktale designed to get to the deeper meaning of the dance. Read more...
To 3 Chicago places to trick-or-treat
Top 3 Chicago neighborhood celebrations
The ooey gooey secrets of Dr. Seuss
The Museum of Science and Industry is exploring the less well-known artwork of Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, including paintings, illustrations and political cartoons. They'll also get out the microscopes to explore microbial Seuss. Read more...
Notebaert exhibit gets personal with parasites
The Notebaert wants to change our relationship with parasites in "EWW! What's Eating You?" Read more...
Eating Out
Burger heaven at Tom & Eddie's
A burger with chips on it. Need we say more? Read more...
A different kind of kids' meal at Jerry's
An upscale bistro that caters to kids. Read more...
Candy, candy, candy
Three places to get the candy you want. Read more...
