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January 2014

Chicago parents weigh merits of city or suburban schools

Danielle Braff -
In a city like Chicago, where siblings can end up at different schools or a child can be waitlisted for dozens of kindergartens, it's hard to decide when to stay and when to go.

When grandpa takes a Chicago girl fishing

Christopher Garlington -
Strange things happen when the kids go to visit their grandparents in Alabama.

Oak Park snow man likes Chicago’s winters

Kathy Woods -
If you can't get enough of the snow, head to Rockford this weekend to check out the results of the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition. A creation by Oak Park resident Peter Hermann and his team will be on display.

Miss Lori is one entertaining Chicago mom

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Miss Lori is a super busy Chicago mom who parents by trial and error.

When your kids want to unfriend grandma

Sharon Miller Cindrich -
Plugged-in Parent columnist Sharon Miller Cindrich tackles a sticky Facebook situation that might hurt Grandma's feelings.
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4 ways to spend MLK Day in Chicago

Elizabeth Diffin -
Celebrate the dreams of Martin Luther King Jr. at four favorite, kid-friendly places in Chicago.

Meal help for busy Chicago parents

Christine Palumbo -
Make your food do double duty, plus other ideas to change up dinner.

Easy meals you can make with what’s in your pantry

Emily Paster -
When you can't get out to the store, your pantry can be a real dinner saver.

Eagle watching at Starved Rock State Park

Liz DeCarlo -
It's time for the annual Eagle Extravaganza, when it's possible to see dozens of bald eagle on the waterways near Starved Rock State Park.

Chill out in downtown Chicago

Linda Marsicano -
Beat cabin fever with a change in scenery this winter at one of the three downtown Chicago's Hilton properties.
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