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Vegetarian kids Photo
Toddlers who refuse to eat furry animals; teenagers who suddenly hate everything their parents cook; children of vegetarian parents. Whether it's your choice or theirs, raising a vegetarian kid can be a challenge. more
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Unsafe school buses
As many as 2,000 school buses with potentially serious safety problems are still transporting students even though a bus manufacturer and government safety regulators have known about some of the recalled parts for as many as eight years, the Tribune has found. more
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When parents clash
Meals. Bedtime. Discipline. The reasons parents clash over the kids are endless, especially now that more unemployed dads are filling in for back-to-work moms as the bad economy grinds through a second year. more
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Teens and sex: Can we talk?
Do you think your teen is having sex? Many parents would say no. more
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Diabetics, Labor and Delivery
Controlling blood sugar is crucial as a diabetic woman prepares to give birth. Uncontrolled levels could cause high blood pressure, which could lead to early birth. It also could cause seizures or a stroke in the woman during labor and delivery, according to the Centers for Disease Control and... more
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How to choose the perfect pooch
We know someone who recently made a spur-of-the-moment stop at an animal shelter and walked out a few minutes later with a new dog. A dog that wasn't housebroken. That nipped. That needed a crate (which had to be hastily purchased). more
Modern Moms News & Trends
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DVDs fit to get fit to
So you're ready to ditch the hassle and expense of the gym and become your own personal trainer. Great! Just make sure you have a backup plan for those days when you lack the motivation to crack the whip on your own workout. more
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How to get more antioxidants Photos
Foods rich in these substances, which can help prevent premature aging and some chronic diseases, also may help boost your immune system this flu season. --Alison Johnson, Special to Tribune Newspapers more
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Essential gifts for babies and new moms Photos
Check out our top gift picks for mom (and, sometimes, dad). By Laurie Grossman and Hilary Zalon, The Cradle more
For Fathers: The Latest News & Trends
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Fatherhood: It's Good for You
Most people wouldn't see being a dad as a health issue, but apparently it is. more
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Ask Men: Most influential men of 2009 Photos
I'm not sure what this means but I'm pretty sure it isn't encouraging. Don Draper, a hard-drinking, chain-smoking, carousing fictional character on Mad Men, is the most influential man of 2009, according to a new poll. You have any theories on what all this means? more
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Kids & sports: Sometimes parents need coaching
Patience is a lot like perspective. People have it until their own child is involved. Most of us parents display patience with other people's kids, but when our own child does not perform up to expectations, we get upset and display our displeasure with words or actions. Unfortunately, it only takes... more
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Dad catches foul, daughter throws it back Video
Dad simply wanted a souvenir. He got a ballpark full of cheers and a national television appearance instead. more
Education
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A push for chocolate milk in school
The creators of the "Got Milk?" campaign are making a big push to keep chocolate milk on kids' minds... more
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Choosing a major in this economy Photo
When Carter Schimpff enrolled at Texas Christian University four years ago, he began work on what he... more
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4th-grade homework: Good luck, kid Photo
When your fourth-grader complains about homework, it's not just empty whining. Homework for fourth-... more
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Program links arts with struggling schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is starting a new program... more
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The Essential Dorm Item: A Safe
Moving my daughter into her dorm on a hot Texas weekend was a two-carload proposition -- from... more
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Kids, Sports & Stress
Summer would seem like the perfect time of year for young athletes to relax, but some view it as... more
Kids & Money
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Consider Insuring Your Student's Tuition
You probably carry insurance on your college student to cover trips to the hospital emergency room, automobile fender benders, and perhaps even dorm or apartment thefts. It's second nature. more
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Glitzy Shopping District Drives Home Economic Reality for Teens
The air was warm and the sidewalks were packed on a recent Saturday afternoon when a woman driving a black Mercedes pulled alongside a couple in a red Corvette. more
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Web sites that foster good money skills
It's a challenge for adults to find a financial Web site for kids that offers age-appropriate information and is entertaining enough to hold their attention. more
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Recession? These teenagers get it Photo
Parents who are facing the prospect of a layoff, salary cut or health-care squeeze may be in no mood to share that information with their children. more
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Where teens may find jobs this summer Photo
Summer may be months away, but for teens hoping to find jobs, the time to start looking is now. more
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Give your kids a credit card? umm ... No
A few weeks ago, I was asked by an opinion research organization for my thoughts on a new product under consideration -- a "family" credit card that parents and children could use. more
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Money-smart kids: Dear Sasha and Malia ... Photo
Can we talk about your allowance? I understand that each of you gets $1 a week. If you think that's a little low, I'd have to agree with you. more
