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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Moms Talk Q&A

Moms Talk Q&A: How Do You Prepare Your Child for the Pressures of Dating?

Moms Talk Q&A is a forum for mothers (and parents, in general) to get together and talk about some of the most important issues facing you and your children.

Naperville Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Naperville. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Today's Topic: How do you prepare your child for the pressures of dating? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

Suzanne Flynn

1:08 pm on Wednesday, April 13, 2011

And Frimbo - certainly not. There are many types of caregivers - mothers, fathers grandparents, nannys - I know many and each Patch encourages FAMILIES to be part of the discussion, but have decided to label it Mom's Talk because that is usually who will engage in the conversation - the moms - they're the ones who talk to each other in the neighborhood, over coffee or on the playground. They …   more ›

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Moms Talk Q&A

Moms Talk Q&A: How Do You Get Ready for Kindergarten?

What are your tips to help kids prepare for kindergarten? When should you start having these conversations with your child?

Moms Talk is a new feature on the Naperville Patch, part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families. We invite you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Naperville. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms will take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children. Moms Talk will also be the place to drop in for a chat about the latest parenting hot topic. …

Cristine Struble

12:54 pm on Thursday, March 24, 2011

These are all good ideas on getting your child and yourself, as a mom, ready for the big day. Somewhat of a Naperville tradition is Safety Town, which is provided by the Naperville Jr. Woman's Club. My current kindergarten-er went last year. It was a great way to introduce him to the rules of the bus, safety issues and the importance of knowing your address and phone number. Safety Town is …   more ›

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