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March 2012

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Circus Zirkus at the Chicago Children’s Museum

Danielle Braff -
Your child can pretend to be a circus performer at Circus Zirkus - now live at Chicago Children's Museum.
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Are you ready for the sex talk?

Laura Amann -
Children today are exposed to more graphic sexual images and innuendos at a much younger age, making it more important than ever that they learn the facts correctly. Research overwhelming shows that, despite their vehement eye-rolling, kids want and
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Pet Foster Care

Carol Pavlik -
Although animal fostering isn't for everybody, many families are finding that taking in a pet for a short-term commitment until a permanent home can be found is rewarding.
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Extroverted parents/introverted kids

Lucy Latourette -
As parents, we naturally assume our children will be just like us. But what happens when your personality is at odds with your child's, especially when they hit the tween years, which bring their own challenges?
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Chicago behind the scenes

Bronwyn Soell -
There's a whole nother world under Chicago's Loop. Take a Pedway tour to learn more about it.
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Science deficit

Robyn Monaghan -
Science, technology, engineering and math—STEM—are the four formidable subjects the state of Illinois and the rest of the country need to seriously shore up if the United States is going to compete on the worldwide economic scene.
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Chicago Flower and Garden Show

Liz DeCarlo -
If you thought visiting a garden show was only for master gardeners who have all day to worry about what to plant, think...
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A short shot at Shakespeare

Alena Murguia -
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre presents this introduction to the Bard. The 75-minute version gets down to the essence of The Taming of the Shrew, with language that's a little more accessible.
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Open Books bookstore is working to raise literacy rates

Bronwyn Soell -
It's not just a bookstore. Non-profit Open Books is actively teaching kids and adults how to read.
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Magnolia Bakery worth a visit

Bronwyn Soell -
A review of State Street's Magnolia Bakery.
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