Some children just don’t seem to fit the mold at school. These kids are often very bright, or even gifted, but still struggle. Many are extremely hard workers, putting hours into studying and homework every night. Often, these students do well in school before high school. In high school, however, tests, quizzes and finals become […]
Part of the description of Garrison Keillor’s Lake Woebegon is that “all the children are above average.” Like a lot of jokes there’s truth to it: no child is merely “average.” Each is unique, with problems to overcome and strengths to develop. But when grades are calculated, there are indeed students who spend an […]
There’s a growing suspicion that diet plays a key role in magnifying kids’ ADHD symptoms. But is the link for real? Recent news suggests yes—and no. Earlier this year, The Lancet published findings from a Netherlands study showing that a controlled diet can improve behavior. According to the study, 64% of kids with ADHD are […]
Of the cats she sees at Riser Animal Hospital in Skokie, Illinois, Dr. Ingrid Baksys estimates 50 to 60 percent are declawed. Many cat owners do this because they are concerned about their household getting scratched up. “They don’t want the animal scratching furniture, and because it’s normal behavior for a cat to want to […]
Applicants age 6 to 12 are invited to create a 90-second video telling why they should be selected as the MINIMASTER Model Builder. To enter the contest, children must have permission from their parent or guardian to upload their video entry at www.Facebook.com/LDCChicago. The winner will learn LEGO building secrets from a Master Model […]
The future of Township High School District 39 will soon rest in voters’ hands. How will you vote? Larger class sizes. Mass teacher layoffs. Slashed foreign language, instrumental music and gifted programs. These draconian cuts could take place over the next two years in Wilmette’s District 39 unless voters approve a $6.375 million operating referendum—which […]
The future of Township High School District 113 will soon rest in voters’ hands. They’ll weigh-in at the ballot box on a multi-million dollar raft of repairs and upgrades to two area schools. Come April 5, the district’s voters must determine whether to green light a $133 million overhaul to Deerfield and Highland Park High […]
If you’re asking yourself whether your enthusiasm for your children’s sports activities is motivating or monster-making, here’s a checklist for you. You may be an overzealous sports parent if: 1. You can’t always instantly recall your child’s birthday, but you know her batting average. 2. The mere offer of ice cream can cheer your son […]
Finding the right camp is always important, particularly when your child has special needs. “It’s not just about summer recreation,” explains Katie Koske, manager of cooperative programs for the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA). “When you have a child who is already challenged developmentally, it’s imperative to find a summer program that can […]
When it comes to dog barking, Bark Busters trainer Mary Garrison says pet owners have their own preferences. “If you want your dog to notify you when someone comes to the door, that’s fine, but there’s a time and place, and you should be able to stop barking quickly,” Garrison says. Controlling your dog’s woofs […]
