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Chuck E. Cheese wants to be the Costco of family fun
Chuck E. Cheese wants you to stop by as frequently as you pick up groceries, and it’s selling subscription plans to sweeten the pitch. The 47-year-old pizzeria and arcade chain has emerged from bankruptcy with renovated locations, a slew of digital upgrades and a membership program that it hopes will prove both affordable and habit-forming. The goal isn’t to be...
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Parents spend 67 hours a year negotiating with picky eaters: Survey
Imagine spending almost three days a year just begging someone to eat their dinner. For parents, that’s reality.
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Daycare teacher's controversial nap time rule divides the internet
A daycare teacher says her nap time rule doesn’t please all parents.
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Pediatrician's controversial advice: ‘Give in to your kids right away'
“If you say, ‘No, no, no’ and then eventually say, ‘Yes,’ kids learn that sometimes ‘no’ means ‘yes,’” Dr. Nika Douvikas, a pediatrician in New Jersey, tells TODAY.com.
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‘Push, girl. You're fine!': 8-year-old's narration on the birth of Jesus is one you haven't heard
There’s never a dull moment in the Howell household with 8-year-old Maisley’s hilarious renditions of the Bible.
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Beat the Streets Chicago offers free wrestling program for CPS students
Beat the Streets Chicago, in partnership with Chicago Public Schools, is inviting students in grades five through eight to join their free six-week after-school wrestling program.
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Illinois Child Care for All Coalition delivers 1,800 signatures to mayor calling for livable wages
Holding a box with more than 1,800 signatures inside, activists rallied at City Hall Wednesday to call on Mayor Brandon Johnson to take urgent action to address child care accessibility and affordability.
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Rally pushing city officials for more affordable childcare held
A rally pushing for Chicago officials to provide more affordable childcare was held Wednesday. NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Move over, Gen Alpha: 2025 marks the start of the Gen Beta era
Experts predict that babies born in 2025 and later will grow up deeply integrated with AI. Many will live to see the 22nd century.
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‘One of the best experiences I've had as a parent.' The benefits of father-daughter trips
After this daughter started school, freelance writer Thomas Board was missing time alone with his daughter. So he planned a trip to Norway for the two of them.
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Child car seat recall: Nuna Baby Essentials to fix more than 600,000 seats
Debris can get into the front harness adjuster of the company’s Rava seats, making the harness loose and increasing the risk of injury in an accident.
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Volunteer opportunities for kids: Reading to animals, packing meals, and more
Looking to get your kids involved in giving back? Annie Tandy of MyKidList.com suggests programs like Hinsdale Humane Society’s “Read Bark Meow,” where kids read to animals, and Feed My Starving Children, where kids as young as five pack meals for those in need.
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WATCH: Child psychologist breaks down how to talk to your kids about Santa
Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, host of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic Podcast shares advice on broaching the subject this holiday season.
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Cozy books for kids: Betsy Bird's picks for cold weather season
As temperatures drop, author and children’s book expert Betsy Bird shares her top cozy weather book picks for kids.
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Inside Dazzling Divas: Ultimate glam spot for kids in Chicago's suburbs
Step into Dazzling Divas, a whimsical retreat in the western suburbs where kids are treated like stars with glittery manicures, runway walks, and themed parties.
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Is ‘Wicked' for kids? What parents should know
At what age can kids see “Wicked”? Here’s what parents need to know about the film’s PG rating.
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When kids said this 6-year-old shouldn't wear pink, his dad ‘pinkified' his own wardrobe
“His peers started saying that he shouldn’t wear pink and that unicorns were for girls.”
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What is a rainbow baby? And why do some parents dislike the term?
A child born after loss is commonly referred to as a “rainbow baby,” but this term can sometimes be problematic.
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When are kids allowed to stay home alone? Here's what the law is in Illinois
Parents of children in need of running a quick errand may often dream of opting out of battling with their kids for a short trip to the store, but how old do kids legally need to be in order to stay home alone?
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Meta unveils features to combat teen ‘sextortion'
Meta’s head of global safety said “sextortion” has become more common across social media platforms, including Instagram.