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Ideas from the kids: Gifts for high school graduates
According to some college students, there are some unique gifts your high school senior may not even know he wants yet.
Worthwhile gap year requires well thought-out plan
Gap years are all the rage, and the rationales are many: Take a year off between high school and college to work, travel, learn a language or …
Travel the globe at Munster International Festival
Think of the Munster International Festival as a NATO summit of sorts for area youngsters and teens.
Highland students learn aviation history is close to home with Octave Chanute project
When Octave Chanute glided from the top of a dune on Miller Beach in 1896, he not only flew into aviation history, but also, in many ways, int…
Child Sense: Helping your child with end-of-year testing
End-of-year testing is now upon us and it can be one of the most stressful times of the year for our children.
Limits and possibilities for children with special needs
As with any child, it is important for me to set limits on my son's behavior while encouraging him to do his best.
College visits = March madness
March Madness is here! However, if you're one of the millions of parents of college-bound high school juniors and seniors, the real madness is…
Bulldog Blazers give students with special needs a reason to cheer
Like all of the cheerleaders for Crown Point High School, Natalie Lesko loves going to basketball games and helping to energize the crowds.
Finding a day care you can trust
It's not easy, but choosing a day care center is one of the most important decisions that a parent is going to make. Here's how to know you're…
A new U.S. push to get kids into science and technology
The White House and corporate America announced ambitious plans recently to help more students get interested in studying science, technology,…
Deciphering the Super Bowl: XLVI is Greek to kids
Kids LOL and OMG each other all day, but ask them to decipher the XLVI of this year's Super Bowl and discover that Roman numerals have largely…
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#Close To Home
Stephanie is a stay-at-home mom to three boys and a baby girl, but don't let that fool you. She'll keep you in style and in-the-know with this thing called parenthood. Even though none of us know what we're doing.
#Food with a Dash of Fun
We've all gotta eat-might as well have some fun in the kitchen! Check here for recipes, cooking with kids, food finds, and more.
#Father Knows Nothing
Rick Kaempfer's business card says author/writer/blogger, but his real job is "stay-at-home-dad."
#Party of Two
Join newly married Julia, former single mom, as she and her daughter transition into the nuclear-family life.






















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