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September/October 2021

Guides

Fall Activities for Kids in Chicago: 2025 Guide to Family Fun

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Make it a great season!
Advice

ParentEd Talks 2023-2024: Free Virtual Speaker Series

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Join us for pro insights and engaging discussions.
At Home

School Lunch Ideas for Kids That Go Beyond PB&J

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Even your picky eaters will love these ideas!
At Home

Spookify Your Fruit with Shrunken Apple Heads

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Take a look at these spooky apples!
Guides

Haunted Things to Do with Teens in Chicagoland

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These picks will give you some ghostly thrills!
You

Real Life: Rohini Dey

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The Vermilion owner just kickstarted a new initiative, Let’s Talk Womxn.
Special Needs

The Power of Words: People-First vs. Diagnosis-First Language

Lindsay Smith -
The words we choose matter.
Guides

Family Neighborhood Guide: Lockport

Cheryl Eugenio -
Experience a classic small town not too far from Chicago.
You

Parasocial Relationships: When Your BFF Doesn’t Know You Exist

Paris Giles -
One-sided relationships aren't all that bad.
Advice

How to Talk with Kids About the 9/11 Attacks

Paige Twenter -
With the 20th anniversary of the attack, here’s how to appropriately help a child with ‘big feelings.'
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