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Latest content from ChicagoParent.com May 2011
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5 places to celebrate spring in full bloom
Better late than never: It applies as aptly to potty-training success as it does to spring's annual arrival in Chicagoland. And with that warmer temperatures come greener pastures, so get out there and take it in! Read more...
How to save money on baby items: expert tips for Chicago parents
Having a baby is a little like starting a business, which means major start-up costs. Dr. Alan Fields, author of "Baby Bargains" and keynote speaker a Chicago event this month, shares his tips on trimming the fat. Read more...
Bird watching for kids and families in Chicago
Chicago is home to more than 300 species of birds and many of them are heading home after spending a warm winter ... well, anywhere else. Read more...
When Chicago parents are always connected, kids' language development suffers
One local mom talks about making her home a 'text-free' zone so her kids get the attention they need. Read more...
"Goodnight Moon" leads Chicago Children's Theatre's new lineup
Events all about kites in Chicago and the suburbs
Put all that wind we've got to some good use at one of these family kite-flying events around Chicagoland this spring and summer. Read more...
Tap dancing star Derick Grant and kids shine their shoes for Chicago show
Derick Grant, dancer and choreographer of Broadway "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk" fame, and kids, Kaleo and Lulu, chat about dancing, reading and bringing their new show "Once Upon a Tap" to Chicago this weekend. Read more...
Chicago mom, maternity designer, to appear on ABC reality show
A Lakeview mom will appear on ABC's "Shark Tank" on Friday, where she will try to convince five tough-nosed entrepreneurs to help her reinvent her maternity clothes line. Read more...
LEGOLAND Chicago picks Mundelein 5th grader as MiniMaster Builder
A Mundelein 11-year-old has won LEGOLAND Chicago's MINIMASTER Builder Competition - and he has big plans for his new title. Read more...
Kids safety effort kicks off Saturday
The Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police want parents to stop at a Kids Identification and Safety Seat event this summer. Read more...
Dot & Ziggy, theater for babies and toddlers, surprises and delights
Chicago Children's Theatre's new show is proof that you're never too young for a play. Read more...
Memorial Day 2011 in Chicago
It's a long weekend -- reason enough to celebrate. But with Memorial Day special events springing up all over Chicagoland, it's far from the only one. Try these calendar happenings and at-home crafts for a Memorial Day to remember. Read more...
"Leave No Child Inside" heats up as warmer temps hit Chicago
"Leave No Child Inside" is the brainchild of Chicago Wilderness, an alliance of more than 200 organizations that connect people and nature. Read more...
Dolphin at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo is pregnant
Tapeko, a 29-year-old dolphin at the Brookfield Zoo, is pregnant and due to give birth mid-fall. Read more...
