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Raising Kids with True Grit

Jennifer Rodgers -
That ring of dirt around the tub means the family has been outside making new discoveries.
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Three ways to save money at home

Lela Davidson -
Avoid ugly utility bills this winter with easy makeovers for the most expensive rooms in your home.
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Could your child be the next Money Smart Kid?

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Is your child better with money than you are? Then they might be a perfect candidate for this year's Money Smart Kid.
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Valentine’s Day gift ideas from Chicago Etsy shops

Alaina Buzas -
There's nothing quite as special as a handmade gift, but we all can't be artists. Luckily, there are plenty of talented people on Etsy,...
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Attendance note politics

Christopher Garlington -
Does your kid want to skip school a lot? Try a few of these ideas for attendance notes and they'll never play hooky again.
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Putting Chicago playgrounds back into play

Lyndsey Gilpin | MEDILL -
According to a new study, impoverished neighborhoods around Chicago with a higher population of children had playgrounds with more equipment and surface problems.
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Best places to see baby animals in Chicago in 2013

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Chicago zoos are busting with babies, so we decided it was time to share a few of the most adorable with our readers....
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What to expect when you’re expecting: Gorilla style

Elspeth A. Lodge, MEDILL -
Just in case their maternal instincts didn't kick in, the Lincoln Park Zoo staffers gave two gorilla moms maternal training before they gave birth in the fall.
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Making the most of the third grade

Robyn Monaghan -
What's so special about being "Great at 8"?
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How to choose an online tutoring site

Sharon Miller Cindrich -
Feeling helpless when it comes to your child's homework? Online tutoring might be the solution.
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