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Posts tagged "kids"

Social Emotional Development

A tremendous amount of attention is paid to promoting intellect in children. In Chicago and other large cities across the country, parents find it necessary to compete to get children into good preschools, standardized tests are common place throughout grade school/middle school and there is an exorbitant amount of pressure on kids in the 8th... Read more »
By dduvalphd,
May 8, 2012 at 11:00 am
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The Lorax and The Hunger Games Hit Chicago: How these Books and Movies Promote Good Parenting, Enhance Child Development, and Support Family Connections

The month of March was ushered in by the Lorax and takes its leave with the Hunger Games. These two books, turned movies, are capturing the attention of children and teens across Chicago. Kids are excited and they are talking about it. The Lorax, with its vibrant colors, bold animation, and lovable characters (so fitting... Read more »
By dduvalphd,
March 27, 2012 at 11:00 am
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Holiday Shopping in Chicago: Toys that Promote Child Development

With the holidays fast approaching, Chicago parents often wonder what the best toys are for children to help promote their development.  Nowadays, stores offer a range of computerized and electronic toys, games and gadgets as well as educational videos and interactive books for children. While some of these items can enhance learning, there are a... Read more »
By dduvalphd,
November 8, 2011 at 11:00 am
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Summer in the City - Where's My Kid?

Summer in the City - Where's My Kid?
Summer is finally here! People are out and Chicago is bustling. For some Chicago parents, summer is exciting because the kids are out of school; for others, it is overwhelming for this very same reason. Whatever your stance, summer also tends to be a time when parents contemplate their relationships with their children, especially those... Read more »
By dduvalphd,
July 7, 2011 at 2:31 pm
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Therapy

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By Erinspatz,
May 31, 2011 at 9:07 am
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It's Here !

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By Erinspatz,
May 16, 2011 at 9:12 am
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Library

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By Erinspatz,
May 4, 2011 at 1:11 pm
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Prayer

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By Erinspatz,
April 29, 2011 at 8:35 am
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MOM

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By Erinspatz,
April 18, 2011 at 9:54 am
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Is Chicago a Good Place to Raise Children?

This post was inspired by a recent article entitled, Is NYC a Good Place to Raise Children? — Laura Houston, Motherhood Later….than Sooner. Parents often wonder if it is a good idea to raise children in the city, and they get their share of opinions from family and friends. As Laura points out, this decision... Read more »
By dduvalphd,
April 14, 2011 at 12:37 pm
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