Parenting
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High parent turnout for Naperville suicide prevention lessonsDec 01, 2017 12:00 am - In the 1980s, the first books about suicide prevention in schools were full of warnings about heavy metal lyrics and the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons. ...
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12 tips for buying safe toysNov 25, 2017 10:00 pm - Whether they're wrapped under a tree or exchanged with the lighting of a candle, giving gifts to children is a favorite part of winter holidays. When choosing a toy for ...
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Girl Scouts: Don't force your kids to hug family members during holidays
Nov 21, 2017 12:00 am - "Have you ever insisted, 'Uncle just got here - go give him a big hug!' or 'Auntie gave you that nice toy, go give her a kiss' when you were worried your child might not...
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Ear tube surgery can provide relief from chronic ear infectionsNov 19, 2017 6:20 am - Ear infections are one of the top reasons a child visits the pediatrician. The pain can be excruciating, and when they are recurrent, cause a child to miss school, pare...
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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...