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As this winter's weirdly springlike weather has been suggesting, summer is not far off. Summer is the time of year when grownups go to work at 7 a.m. so they can take Friday afternoon off. Summer is a ... >MoreTalking money in tough timesAttitude is important when conveying messages about finances to kidsWhen Tony Marcin, a sprinkler fitter for fire protection systems, was laid off from his job of 12 years in 2009, he and wife Kate didn't stress about how to discuss their leaner financial situation wi ... >MoreSpring 2012 live performances for kids offer wonders aplentyVampire bunnies meet dancing witchesMy New Year's resolution: Take the kid to more live performances in 2012. Here are some highlights from Madison's spring arts calendar that could well make this the easiest resolution on my list. >MoreThe Wisconsin Institute for Learning will serve dyslexic studentsA different kind of high schoolThe Urban League's proposed charter school for youth of color has been at the forefront of the local education conversation in recent weeks. But Madison Prep isn't the only school in town making plans ... >MoreMiddleton parents advocate for their special needs children with MAGICHelp is on the way"If you ask him, Mitchell will tell you he's from 'Autism,'" says Krysia Braun, "the same way someone would tell you they are from Ireland. He's right. It really is a different culture, a different pl ... >MoreA field guide to Madison-area playgroundsAdventures beyond the backyard swing setAmong parents, it is a truth universally acknowledged that the best playground is the one that's just a hop, skip and a jump away. But when you can't face setting out for same old patch of pea gravel, ... >More