Parenting
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Raising a child in the U.S. more expensive than ever
Jan 15, 2017 6:00 am - It's more expensive than ever to raise a child in the United States, where families will shell out an average of $233,610 from birth through age 17 — or about $13,000 a ...
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Your health: New sick leave law gives more flexibilityJan 14, 2017 6:30 am - New sick leave law gives more flexibility A new Illinois law, which allows family caregivers to use up to half of their sick leave benefits at work to take time off...
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Taking fish oil pills when pregnant may reduce asthma risk in kids
Jan 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Children whose moms took high doses of fish oil during their last three months of pregnancy were less likely to develop chronic wheezing problems or asthma by age 5, fin...
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Explore natural beauty in winter during Winter Exploration DaysJan 11, 2017 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County's Winter Exploration Days special events offer activities to prepare attendees for a delightful wintertime experience. The series is ...
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Dreaded 'stomach flu' wreaking havoc on families - and it's only going to get worse
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New guidelines on infants and peanuts may contradict everything you've heard before
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Teen could benefit from magnesium-rich dietDec 10, 2016 6:30 am - My oldest son's basketball tryouts are looming this week. He cares deeply about making the team and asked me what he should do to prepare. I suggested he sleep and eat w...
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Want your kids to get off their phones? Put yours down first
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When every moment of childhood can be recorded and shared, what happens to childhood?Dec 09, 2016 5:00 am - The boys in the YouTube videos always land their bottles perfectly upright. Max Cole has spent hours studying their routine, and now, his own viewers are waiting: Empty ...
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3 ways to reduce the stress of the inevitable winter sick days