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Illinois puts more focus on dyslexia
Kristy MacKaben
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October 14, 2014
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October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month and Chicago area families are hopeful new Illinois legislation will help identify dyslexia sooner.
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Illinois parents and some teachers struggle with national Common Core Standards
Kristy MacKaben
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August 19, 2014
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What exactly is common core and is it making your child's education better or worse?
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Five Chicagoland spots to fuel your child’s love of nature and the outdoors
Kristy MacKaben
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June 13, 2014
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5 great places to get your kids outside this summer.
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Chicago families can try sky diving at new indoor facility
Kristy MacKaben
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June 3, 2014
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Wondering about the new iFly sky diving facility that opened up in Rosemont? We sent a writer and her family to check it out--here's what they thought.
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San Francisco the perfect destination for Chicago families
Kristy MacKaben
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June 2, 2014
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An insider's look at the best of San Francisco for families.
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5 restaurants that have the best barbecue in Chicago
Kristy MacKaben
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May 14, 2014
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You don't have to travel south to find some great barbecue--Chicago has a few spots you don't want to miss. Check out five of our faves.
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Chicagoland twins turn couponing and saving into family business
Kristy MacKaben
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May 7, 2014
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Two frugal sisters have learned how to turn being frugal into a business.
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Surrogacy on rise in Chicago area
Kristy MacKaben
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May 6, 2014
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Surrogacy is becoming more popular for couples looking for nontraditional ways to raise a family.
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Four places for authentic Mexican food in Chicago
Kristy MacKaben
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April 10, 2014
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Writer Kristy MacKaben takes her family on a search for the best Mexican food in Chicago. Here are four of her faves.
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Best walking tour for families in Chicago’s Lincoln Square
Kristy MacKaben
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April 10, 2014
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A visit to Lincoln Square offers lots of places to eat, shop and play for families.
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