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Motor skills are the basis for many different elements of life. Because of this, helping your son or daughter to develop his or her motor skills, both fine and gross, is vital. In this blog, we’ll discuss some easy ways for you to help your child develop and finesse his or her motor skills and…
Read MoreBeing a parent is simultaneously one of the most difficult and rewarding experiences that many adults every go through. On one hand, you get to watch a new, innocent life come into the world, show them love and protection, and guide them through each milestone that comes along with growing up. On the other hand,…
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Going to summer camp is a long-standing right of passage for many kids. It’s often the first time a child stays away from home for an extended period of time, and in many cases, an opportunity for them to learn more about who they are as individuals. Friendships made and skills learned at summer camp…
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Chicago is a big city, and here at Just For Kids LLC, we realize that you have many different options when it comes to after school programs for your kids. Parents who are looking for before and after school care for their kids often ask us what makes Just For Kids different from all the…
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Here at Just For Kids LLC, we often get calls and emails from Chicago parents who are on the fence about child care services. On one hand, they desperately need a safe place for their kids to hang out before and after school, or a preschool that they can trust to instill a love of…
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Winter break just ended and kids all over the Chicago area are digging out their snow boots and slip-sliding their way back to school. With all this cold, snow, and ice, summer camp is probably the furthest thing from your mind, but we’re here to bring it to the forefront! Summer camp is a sacred…
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As we all know, the school that a child attends in their elementary and middle school years has a big impact on the success they’ll experience later in life, both academically and socially. But learning doesn’t only happen in a classroom, and the process of building a strong foundation for future success doesn’t only happen…
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The child and dependent care credit is a tax deduction that allows some people to write off up to 35 percent of child care costs on your taxes! Keep reading to learn more about the child care tax credit, what you have to do to qualify for it, and where to make the deduction on…
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Getting ready to send your little one off to preschool in Chicago is a bittersweet time for most parents. On one hand, your child is achieving an important milestone in their lifelong journey of becoming a well-rounded adult, and on the other, you’re losing the little baby that was totally dependent on your for the…
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Finding a way to ensure that their children are safe and entertained after school is a big concern for parents in the Chicago area. In families with two working parents, it can be hard to guarantee that someone is always available to make sure that kids get home from school safely, and are well-supervised in…
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