Parenting
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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?
Mar 31, 2018 7:00 am - Yes, feeding children can be challenging. They can be picky eaters. They may start rejecting foods they once loved or feel too afraid to try new ones. They may refuse ve...
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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...