Indy's Child // December 2012

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features

16 | KEEPING THE SEASON BRIGHT

commentary + parenting

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18 | MUSEUM PROFILE

Tips to help avoid holiday burnout

22 | CHOOSING A PRESCHOOL IS CHILD'S PLAY Finding the right program for your child 44 | MAKING FAMILY A PRIORITY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON How one local mother does it

46 | INDY'S CHILD 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS! 51 | I S HOMESCHOOLING RIGHT FOR YOU? The pros and cons of being your child's primary teacher

20 | CHRISTMAS AT THE ZOO 30 | DEAR TEACHER 49 | MOMMY MAGIC Christmas Magic

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53 | TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A STAY-AT-HOME-DAD These toys are better off left on the shelf

special needs 34 | RAISING TEEN TWINS WITH AUTISM

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One local mom's story

42 | TEN TIPS FOR LESSHARRIED HOLIDAYS FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

resources

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26 | education/childcare GUIDE

in every issue 06 | PUBLISHER'S NOTE 08 | COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 09 | ONLINE BUZZ

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Special Needs GUIDE WINTER FUN GUIDE MARKETPLACE BIRTHDAY PARTY GUIDE

calendars 40 | SPECIAL NEEDS EVENTS 56 | DECEMBER EVENTS 59 | ONGOING EVENTS 63 | FUN + WACKY

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