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USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

By JONEL ALECCIA
Apr 28, 2024 8:29 am - The nation’s school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.
What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that’s sparked a big health debate

By MATTHEW PERRONE
Apr 28, 2024 8:27 am - A tiny Philip Morris product called Zyn has been making big headlines, sparking debate about whether new nicotine-based alternatives intended for adults may be catching on with underage teens and adolescents.
America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees

By MORIAH BALINGIT and SHARON LURYE of The Associated Press and DANIEL BEEKMAN of The Seattle Times
Apr 26, 2024 9:47 am - AUBURN, Wash. — After a series of lower-paying jobs, Nicole Slemp finally landed one she loved. She was a secretary for Washington’s child services department, a job that...
Helping your child with nighttime bed-wetting

Submitted by Lurie Children's Hospital
Apr 26, 2024 1:04 am - Neither child nor parent is to blame for bedwetting accidents, but there are a few things parents should know if their child is among those having nighttime accidents at age 5.
U.K. lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good

By SYLVIA HUI
Apr 21, 2024 8:08 am - The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking cleared its first hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday.
Glenbard Parent Series to discuss how adults can help children thrive in middle school

By Peg Mannion, Glenbard District 87
Apr 15, 2024 6:41 pm - The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Surviving Middle School” with journalist Judith Warner at noon...
Naperville Men’s Glee Club wraps those grieving infant loss in song

Apr 15, 2024 6:45 pm - Music has the power to touch lives and make a positive impact, and the Naperville Men’s Glee Club is proving just that through its upcoming United to SHARE Concert.
What parents need to know about climate change and children’s health

By Dr. Samantha Ahdoot | American Academy of Pediatrics
Apr 12, 2024 5:17 am - When we talk with parents about what's good for their kids, part of our job is connecting the dots between our changing climate and their children’s health.
Glenbard Parent Series to outline how to make tough talks easier

By Peg Mannion, Glenbard District 87
Apr 11, 2024 12:01 am - On Tuesday, April 23, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “How to Talk to Kids and Make the Tough Talks Easier: Relationships, Teen Healt...
Enter a magical world in CTE’s ‘James and the Giant Peach Jr.’

Submitted by Lindsay Coats
Apr 10, 2024 11:59 am - Children’s Theatre of Elgin will present “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” April 12-14 at the Hemmens in Elgin, with a special sensory-friendly performance on April 11.

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