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Prioritizing safety while road tripping this summer

By Dr. Emma Olivera, Advocate Children's Hospital
May 16, 2025 3:20 pm - Traveling with a baby or small child is no easy feat for any parent. Between packing and planning, parents sometimes forget some important safety measures to protect their child. Before your next road trip this summer, it’s a good idea to have these tips in mind to keep your family safe.
‘It’s just so beautiful’: Gail Borden Library in Elgin unveils newly reimagined KidSpace

By Rick West
May 13, 2025 1:26 pm - The Gail Borden Public Library unveiled its newly reimagined KidSpace area on Tuesday in Elgin.
What to know about Medicare and mental health care

By Bonnie Lane
May 09, 2025 2:16 am - About 15% of people over the age of 60 experience depression or anxiety disorders, which can damage quality of life and even shorten lifespan because of substance abuse or other unhealthy behaviors. Learn how Medicare covers treatment and medications.
Use nature art as outdoor inspiration to boost child development

By Drs. Pooja Sarin Tandon and Danette Swanson Glassy |American Academy of Pediatrics
May 09, 2025 1:20 am - Spending time outside, especially in green spaces like parks, is important for children's development and well-being. Connecting with nature can even help manage some physical and mental conditions. Art also supports a child's development in meaningful ways. When combined with time outdoors, these creative activities can be even more enriching for kids.
CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years

By MIKE STOBBE
May 02, 2025 11:02 am - More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago, according to a federal report released Friday.
Let’s talk! Your child’s language milestones matter

By Ascension Illinois
May 01, 2025 9:33 pm - How can you know if your child’s language development is on track? It is important to be proactive in seeking out early detection for a language delay and the best way to do this is by talking to your pediatrician.
Oakton College to hold preschool open house May 10

Submitted by Oakton Community College
Apr 30, 2025 11:21 am - Oakton College will hold a Preschool Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Oakton’s Skokie campus.
Hanover Township to hold kite festival at Hoffman Estates forest preserve

Submitted by Hanover Township
Apr 28, 2025 5:33 pm - Hanover Township’s second annual Kite Festival will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10, at the Carl R. Hansen Woods Forest Preserve in Hoffman Estates.
How suburban families can become drive-in influencers

Submitted by Cynthia Wolf
Apr 28, 2025 12:25 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater is launching an Influencer Family program to highlight the family-friendly experience of the drive-in through user-generated content shared on social media.
What parents should know about fractures in kids

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Apr 25, 2025 9:57 am - When kids play, falls and bumps are bound to happen. But when that bump leads to a broken bone, it can be scary for any parent. Knowing what to look for and when to seek care is important.

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