Parenting
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Paying for college without sabotaging retirementJul 30, 2025 9:07 am - Many families get sticker shock when they realize what putting their kids through college might cost over four years.
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Let kids create their own garden, and other tips for instilling a love for growing things
Jul 29, 2025 7:57 pm - Giving children ownership of small garden plots makes them more engaged. They learn responsibility from watering and weeding.
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How to ensure ongoing care for child with severe mental illnessJul 27, 2025 9:33 am - It’s not uncommon for parents to wonder how their children will fare after they’re gone. For parents of young adults with severe mental illness, it’s a much larger and more complicated question.
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Children’s Health: Make immunization a priority this summer for young childrenJul 25, 2025 8:36 am - Immunizations are one of the most effective strategies in protecting the most vulnerable. This includes newborns, toddlers and young children — especially those who spend time in day care settings and who will be heading to school this fall.
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Children’s health: Keep your kids safe from ticks this summerJul 17, 2025 4:11 pm - As summertime family activities are in full swing, simultaneously, so is tick season. And while most tick bites are harmless, some ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease. Knowing how to protect your kids, check for ticks and respond to bites can help keep your family safe.
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Chaperone policy reinstated at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor ChicagoJul 15, 2025 10:34 am - A chaperone policy is being reactivated beginning Thursday at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee.
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Children’s health: Tips for managing back-to-school anxietyJul 11, 2025 8:16 am - It’s hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is just around the corner. This time of year is filled with many emotions for both parents and children. Remember that it’s important to avoid projecting your stress onto your child.
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How to find mental health care in underserved communitiesJul 02, 2025 4:36 pm - Even if you have commercial insurance, finding care for common mental health challenges or a mental health crisis isn’t easy. And people living in minority or underserved communities typically experience longer wait times and a greater shortage of hospital beds.
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Children’s Health: Are AI chatbots safe for kids?Jul 02, 2025 4:35 pm - Artificial intelligence chatbots are now a part of daily life for many families. But children and teens increasingly turn to chatbots for entertainment or companionship. That’s when these computer programs, designed to interact like humans, can be risky for young users.
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Children’s health: Keep your newborns SIDS-safe this summerJun 27, 2025 8:27 am - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in babies between one month and 1 year old in the United States. SIDS is often unexpected and happens while a child is sleeping. It is also referred to as “crib death.”