Parenting
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Parenting expo at Lincolnshire libraryApr 20, 2018 1:00 am - The Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire hosts a Bump to Baby Expo for new and expecting parents from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the library, 300 Olde Half Day ...
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How parents can help teens resist dangerous internet challengesApr 15, 2018 7:15 am - Internet challenges can be fascinating to teens, who can be both impulsive and drawn to behavior that draws attention, especially in social media. Some challenges, like...
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Dist. 95 to host discussion about dangers of vaping, e-cigarettesApr 12, 2018 1:00 am - Middle and high school students often don't know or acknowledge the health risks associated with e-cigarettes, says Matt Aiello, the dean of students at Lake Zurich High...
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Free-range parenting laws letting kids roam could catch on
Apr 10, 2018 7:00 am - SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - After Utah passed the country's first law legalizing so-called free-range parenting, groups in states from New York to Texas are pushing for simila...
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Communication is key in parenting when one child is disabled or illApr 08, 2018 7:30 am - Life as the sibling of a child with a disability or chronic illness presents unique challenges that can fuel a wide range of emotions, such as fear, jealousy and sadness...
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4 habits kids need to learn to be smart consumersApr 08, 2018 1:00 am - Most financial literacy efforts in schools don't improve people's behavior later in life. That could be because we're focusing on the wrong things. Trying to teach teena...
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Why you should freeze your child's creditApr 01, 2018 1:15 am - For years, identity theft expert Eva Velasquez warned parents that freezing their children's credit reports was difficult, problematic and probably unnecessary. Velasque...
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College left me in debt. I'm making sure my son can get a degree - without loans.
Apr 01, 2018 1:00 am - I graduated from college in 2006 with $89,000 in student-loan debt. With no family help, I relied on a blend of federal and private loans to earn the journalism degree I...
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Is it a cold or seasonal allergies? Tips for knowing - and copingMar 31, 2018 7:30 am - The start of spring means it's time to cue the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun"- and an endless circuit of sneezes. But how to know whether you're suffering from a cold or ...
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5 parental feeding styles - which type is yours?