Parenting
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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...
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Can a probiotic ease colic in breast-fed babies?Feb 24, 2018 5:00 am - Q: When our first son was born, we almost lost our minds as we rode out his bouts of colic. Our second son is due this spring and the idea of dealing with colic again al...
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Three Glenbard Parent Series events focus on calm parentingFeb 23, 2018 10:00 pm - The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "A Day with Dr. Laura Kastner" on Thursday, March 8. There will be three presentations: • "Getting ...
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A summer of music: camps can train, inspire young musiciansFeb 21, 2018 6:00 am - Busy schedules during the school year often limit time spent on music education, but summer music camps can offer a rare chance for kids to try a new instrument or deepe...
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How to get your child ready for the swim check at campFeb 21, 2018 6:00 am - Camp swim tests go something like this: Kids jump in the water and swim a set distance. No dog-paddling allowed. They typically must also tread water and float on their ...
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More Boy Scout camps will be open to girls this summerFeb 21, 2018 6:00 am - The Boy Scouts of America is putting out the welcome mat for girls, too, at more of its summer camps this year. The changes follow a decision by the Scouts last fall to ...
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6 tips for overnight camp counselorsFeb 21, 2018 6:00 am - Being an overnight camp counselor is a demanding job, but it is also one of the most fun and rewarding. “If you are a counselor, be thankful that you got that job,” says...
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A how-to guide for picking a sports campFeb 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Sending a child to a sports camp used to be so easy. Pick a camp that's affordable and convenient, drop your kid at the doorstep, come back in a week. Those days are ove...
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5 facts about vaping to talk about with your teenFeb 18, 2018 6:30 am - Would you recognize an e-cigarette if you saw it? Not all e-cigarettes look alike, and vaping is easy to hide. Electronic nicotine devices can look like a pen, a comput...
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Focus on kids' teeth during Children's Dental Health MonthFeb 17, 2018 6:30 am - Children's Dental Health Month in February is a great time to focus on the fact that kids' dental health is just as important as their overall health. With all of parent...