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June 2013

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Parsnip cinnamon crisps

Vanessa Druckman -
These crisps are a healthy alternative to regular potato chips and are fun to make.
At Home

Honey and vanilla glazed carrots

Vanessa Druckman -
This sweet recipe for glazed carrots with trick your pickiest eaters into loving their veggies.
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Chicago mom on being the parent of a 3-year-old

Elizabeth Abrams -
What does it mean to leave the toddler years behind and suddenly find that you have a little person on your hands?
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Edible white chocolate butterfly craft for kids

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Celebrate the return of these winged beauties to our backyards and parks by creating an edible homage.
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A guide to iTunes U for kids and families

Sharon Miller Cindrich -
Summer learning is a lot easier with help from iTunes U.
At Home

Peanut apple toastie recipe

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This sweet breakfast treat is an easy-to-make twist on toast.
Attractions

The Museum of Science and Industry encourages families to have summer fun with science

Liz DeCarlo -
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry is offering families the chance to have summer fun with science. With projects themes such as gardening and sunlight, there is lots for the kids to learn and explore.
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Giuliana Rancic on IVF, breast cancer and being a mom

Elizabeth Diffin -
The co-anchor of E! News talks about her experience with IVF, becoming a mom and what she loves about dads.
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Chicago dad takes on a tree and loses

Christopher Garlington -
When it comes to out-of-this-world TV access, Chicago's funny dad Christopher Garlington believes a 300-year-old maple shouldn't stand in his way.
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Four dad dietitians give advice on family meals

Christine Palumbo -
Dads can have a big influence on the family diet. We spoke to four daddy dietitians about how that influence can be positive.
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