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Tweens

Advice

Unexpected family-friendly festivals and markets

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Kid-friendly isn't always so obvious, but these events are worth a family trip.
Things to Do

Fun festivals in northern Indiana

Kathy Woods -
Four short trips over the state line for fun-filled fall festivals.
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How to Halloween with the tweens

Bronwyn Soell -
Stay involved while giving them some space, too!
Things to Do

Behind the scenes at Soldier Field

Elizabeth Diffin -
You don't have to be a diehard Chicago Bears fan to enjoy this tour.
Indoors

‘Wicked’ in Chicago is pure magic on stage

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With the witches of Oz finally back in Chicago, albeit for just a short visit, there's no better time to introduce your kids to the magic at play between the good and the supposedly evil in "Wicked."
Education

Talking sex with your kids – and Amber Madison

Aabha Rathee -
You just found condoms in your 13-year-old's backpack. Now what? We sat down with sex education expert Amber Madison, whose new book includes a few more references to penises than you're likely to be comfortable with.
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A Mom’s Life Top 5 | Ways to win back your tween

Meredith Sinclair -
Bust through the "I'm-too-cool-for-you" exterior and reconnect with your budding teenager with these tips.
Education

Video | New exhibit teaches kids the science behind drugs

Aabha Rathee -
In 2007, Highland Park native Cebrin Goodman died of a heroin overdose. Last month, a new exhibit opened at the Robert Crown Center in Hinsdale, dedicated to Goodman and built to teach students the actual science behind "Just Say No."
Education

Be your son’s best advocate at home and school

Amy Bizzarri -
ItÂ’s a fact that many are overlooking: Boys are simply not thriving in school. What you can do to make sure your son succeed.
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For tweens, check out these four great books

Sandi Pedersen -
Four books not to miss this month.
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