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Mother's quest: Urge kids to leave the house, stay active, socialize.

ST. CHARLES – A few years ago, Meg Lietz’s oldest child would do all sorts of activities with his friends – ride bikes, build forts, play basketball – but for whatever reason, it tapered off.

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