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August 2014

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Yoga fest is Chicago mom’s way to create community of peace

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Jennifer Robertson will hold a free yoga event for kids this weekend.
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Two easy treats to create good moments with tweens in the kitchen

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Get out the mixing bowls and start instilling confidence and cooking skills in your tween.
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Chicago mom’s pursuit of enrichment activities leaves son stuck

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When Kathryn Rose decides her toddler's behind compared to the overscheduled tots around her, she puts her own education plan into action.
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5 things not to miss on the south side of Chicago

Jennifer Pallay -
Chicago's south side doesn't get much publicity once you leave U.S. Cellular Field, but there's lots more to see besides baseball.
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Have brunch on the top of the world at Chicago’s Signature Room

Linda Marsicano -
Enjoy the food and the view on the 95th floor of the Hancock Center.
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Bow & Stern: A kid-friendly oyster bar in Chicago

Linda Marsicano -
Expand kids' palates, and enjoy a taste of the ocean, at this Chicago restaurant.
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Cuddly beats cooking in Chicago mom’s house

Marianne Walsh -
Marianne Walsh finds an old research study gives her new insight into her role as the terrycloth monkey mother to her boys.
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Back to school prep classes made easy for Chicago kids

Sara Fisher -
Writer and mom Sara Fisher has some fun ideas on how to get kids back in the learning mode.
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3 great picks for Chicago family fun

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From Jelly Bean art to counting freckles, there's lots to do this month.
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Show your Chicago spirit at new sports museum in Water Tower Place

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Sports fans have a new place to celebrate Chicago's teams.
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