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Chicago Teachers’ Strike: A Plea to Agree
Thursday was Day 4 of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) strike. Two of my kids started in the public school system here in Chicago last Tuesday.
Activities for Teenage Youth Groups
Teen youth groups provide opportunities for members to grow and learn while working toward a common goal. While many teen youth groups are affiliated with churches, a religious tone isn’t necessary. Most activities for a teen youth group support the mission of the group and help members gain a better sense of community, leadership or camaraderie.
Help for Children With OCD
OCD stands for obsessive-compulsive disorder and manifests itself when the patient has having recurring thoughts or worries he can’t get out of his head, no matter how much he tries. These thoughts lead to ritualistic behaviors that OCD sufferers do to try to get rid of the thoughts. By performing certain rituals, the person with OCD believes he is warding off bad things. OCD is an anxiety disorder, and even though it is more prevalent than many other types of childhood disorders, you may not even know your child has it because he probably hides the disorder out of embarrassment.
What NOT to Do When Trying to Get Pregnant
Deciding to get pregnant can be a time of excitement and stress, especially if conception doesn’t occur as quickly. Many couples spend months trying to get pregnant, while others may seem to conceive with little effort. Although you may know what you need to do to get pregnant, knowing what not to do can be just as important. Improve your odds of conceiving a baby by reviewing your current activities and eliminating those that may restrict your ability to get pregnant.
Fun Christmas Games for Kids
Christmas is celebrated in different ways by different people, but one commonality is the importance of being with family and friends. Children, especially, find the Christmas holiday to be meaningful. Make the holiday more about time spent together than about gifts by playing some Christmas games with your kids this holiday season.