Parenting
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Ask the Pediatrician: What is a medical home?Oct 19, 2026 7:22 am - Medical health professions use the term “medical home” to describe the partnership between you, your child and your child’s medical team. It is not a house, an office or a hospital, but a plan to care for a child, keeping in mind all aspects of their health, including their family’s wellness.
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Children’s health: Bullying comes in many forms ― what parents need to knowOct 12, 2026 4:33 pm - With school back in session, now is a key time to address bullying and understand what to look out for as a parent or caregiver.
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Adolescent psychotherapist to address online bullying at GPS Parent Series eventOct 12, 2026 10:41 am - On Oct. 20, Dr. Katie Hurley will present “The New Bully: Confronting Online Conflict, Rumors, and Social Exclusion” through the GPS Parent Series.
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Final labor and delivery shift at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora full of bittersweet emotions
Oct 09, 2026 12:06 pm - A “bittersweet” celebration took place early Thursday morning in Aurora, when the nurses who served in Mercy Medical Center’s labor and delivery department finished one last shift together. The Aurora hospital shut down the department, citing financial hardships.
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Children’s health: How to help kids breathe easier with fall allergiesOct 05, 2026 11:19 am - Dr. Sai Nimmagadda of Lurie Children’s Hospital offers tips to help parents distinguish between allergies and viral illnesses (allergies don’t cause fever or body aches), as well as providing practical tips for reducing allergen exposure.
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Toys R Us makes a comeback with new store in Lombard
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E-wheels complicate back-to-school safetySep 18, 2026 12:30 pm - School officials in many localities are dreading the new trend toward e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards as a way for kids to get to and from school.
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Children’s health: Is your child struggling mentally? It may be time to reach out.Sep 16, 2026 11:16 am - About 5 million teens ages 12-17 in the U.S. have diagnosed behavioral and mental health conditions that make them feel anxious, angry and isolated. Support programs can help them understand they’re not alone in their experiences.
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Lurie Children’s Hospital makes it back on to U.S. News’ list of best in the country
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Children’s health: Understanding the dangers of social media challenges for kidsSep 11, 2026 12:52 pm - The American Academy of Pediatrics warns about dangerous social media challenges that teens participate in, including the Benadryl challenge, cooking NyQuil chicken, and the blackout challenge.
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