Hey Mom and Dad, When Are Kids Ready for Overnight Stays Away From Home?

Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.

Welcome to "Hey Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature when we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area. It's that time of the year when summer camp plans are in the works for many families, and parents are deciding whether their kids are ready for overnights. Whether it be sleepovers with friends or sleep-away camps, it can be tough to know when your kids are ready for a night away from home. That brings us to this week's question: Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. Michelle P. Murrin: when they are able to say if they want…

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Park District of La Grange Winter/Spring Program Brochure is Out

La Grange resident registration for winter/spring programs begins Dec. 4, online and at the Recreation Center.

Have you looked through the new Park District of La Grange Winter/Spring 2011 Brochure that was recently mailed to La Grange residents? If you haven't, you really should take a look. There are programs for all ages and quite a variety too. A sampling of some of the program names include: "Chocolate Lovers Dream," "Razzle Dazzle Robotics," "Cartoon Drawing," "Get Your Game On! Video Game Tourny," "Shop Til ' U Drop!" "Spicy Salsa and Latin Dance," and "Senior Strength and Stretch." There a big selection of special events, spring break camps, summer day camps, day trips, and various sports for all ages. Registration begins Dec. 4 at 8 a.m. at the Recreation Center, 535 East Ave., and continues thereafter during regular office hours. Online…

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