Parenting
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Commentary: Here's how to actually help stop cyberbullying
Mar 24, 2018 1:00 am - Melania Trump set off a nationwide eye roll when she announced she would fight cyberbullying as first lady. Taking a hammer to the Tweeter-in-chief's smartphone would ce...
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This common virus can turn deadly for babiesMar 18, 2018 7:30 am - This year's deadly flu season has been widely reported, but there's another lesser-known illness that doctors are seeing a high number of cases of in young children and ...
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Safe RV road trips begin by buckling seat belts, using car seatsMar 18, 2018 7:20 am - Traveling across the country in a recreational vehicle can be exciting for kids of all ages. To keep everyone safe in your home on wheels, be sure to use seat belts and ...
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Family expo set at Barrington High SchoolMar 16, 2018 1:00 am - Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce invites residents to connect with local businesses and community organizations at the 5th annual Barrington Family Expo. It's set fr...
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Take steps to prevent high chair accidentsMar 11, 2018 7:30 am - The recent recall of 36,000 Graco high chairs in the U.S. serves as a reminder that high chairs can pose safety hazards, and parents must be vigilant about minimizing hi...
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Elmhurst Hospital starts support group for parents coping with lossMar 06, 2018 4:30 am - In the few first days after her baby died, Rachel Tobin wore her hospital band on her wrist to remind herself when she woke up in the morning that her unthinkable, surre...
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Know the risks of internet challengesMar 04, 2018 6:30 am - "Challenge yourself!" You've heard it a million times, and it's usually a good thing. Whether it's academic, professional, or personal, completing a challenge can come w...
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You can now use a 529 to pay for K-12 tuition, but should you?
Mar 04, 2018 12:00 am - Among the changes in the tax overhaul passed by Congress in December was a provision allowing parents to use money saved in a 529 plan to pay for private school tuition ...
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Multiple multiples greet Easter Bunny in SchaumburgFeb 27, 2018 12:00 am - Eighteen sets of young twins - with a few siblings thrown in - gathered Tuesday morning for a group photo with the Easter Bunny at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. With all...
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Food allergy bullying is no laughing matterFeb 24, 2018 5:00 am - It's called food allergy bullying, and it's a new trend that is endangering children with allergies. Researchers estimate that 5.9 million children under age 18 in th...