Parenting
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Beyond flu shots: Steps parents should take to keep kids healthyNov 12, 2017 6:30 am - Getting a flu shot is the best way for parents and their kids to minimize their flu risk. But the shot does not come with a guarantee, so parents should take additional ...
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Recent news about macaroni and cheese worries parentNov 11, 2017 6:30 am - Q: Could boxed macaroni and cheese really be as bad for you as news reports suggest? Sometimes, that's all my kids will eat. A The recent news about the presence of che...
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Home life affects children's readiness to learnNov 05, 2017 1:00 am - I'm not an expert on school reform, but I do know something about children and families. As we try to clean up the mess we've made of our public school system, I think ...
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It's time to put the 'play' back into playing sportsNov 04, 2017 7:30 am - Orthopedic practices are seeing more sports-related injuries, despite fewer children participating in organized sports. According to the National Alliance for Youth Spo...
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Top tricks and treats for a tooth-friendly HalloweenOct 27, 2017 1:00 pm - Most little monsters will bring home a scary stash of candy after trick-or-treating, so it's not surprising that nearly 1 in 5 Illinois parents say Halloween is one of t...
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Tips on managing kids' sugar at HalloweenOct 15, 2017 7:30 am - It's the time of the year that kids' dreams are filled with candy - lots of candy. With Halloween approaching, many parents are concerned about how they can manage thei...
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Kids don't necessarily need to bathe every dayOct 14, 2017 7:45 am - Q: My 10-year-old grandchild gets a bath only three times a week, and sometimes it's only twice a week. Is this normal? I thought that children should be bathed every da...
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Keep your baby sleeping safelyOct 14, 2017 7:30 am - Sleep-related death results in the loss of more than 3,500 infants every year in the U.S. Amita Health Adventist Medical Center GlenOaks recently attained the Gold Safe ...
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Amazon makes it easier for teens to use their parents' credit cards
Oct 14, 2017 7:16 am - Amazon.com, already the most popular online retailer among adults, is setting its sights on a new demographic: teenagers. The company's newest efforts are aimed at getti...
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How to manage sibling rivalryOct 08, 2017 7:30 am - For parents, there is no way around it. Having more than one child likely means one thing in your household; rivalry. And while all the bickering and competition may be ...