Parenting
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GPS author to explain how to limit the negative effects of social mediaNov 04, 2024 9:43 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 14, the GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit Its Impact” with author Kara Alaimo.
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ArtReach Theatre to stage ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Cutting HallNov 04, 2024 10:43 am - ArtReach Educational Theatre, in partnership with Spotlite Theatrix Production Company, will present “The Wizard of Oz” at Cutting Hall in Palatine.
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How to help your child adjust to the end of daylight saving timeNov 03, 2024 8:07 am - Daylight saving time for 2024 will draw to a close on Nov. 3 and it often feels like the unofficial start of fall and winter. And while it means only falling back one hour, any parent can tell you what that hour means to the mood and health of their child.
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You may not need to borrow as much to pay for college. Here’s why.
Nov 03, 2024 5:49 am - Despite the public perception that college costs are soaring, new national data shows tuition at many of the nation’s colleges and universities has been flat or declining...
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How to prepare your child for surgeryOct 31, 2024 9:37 pm - If your child or teen needs surgery, the best thing you can do is take things one day at a time. Thinking about everything at once can be overwhelming, and time is an essential part of the recovery process. A pediatric neurosurgeon offers more tips for parents to support their child through the process.
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Sharing books with children is the best holiday gift of allOct 24, 2024 11:39 pm - Reading to your child every day — 20 to 30 minutes with devices turned off — helps children develop language and vocabulary, gets them ready to listen and learn in school and strengthens the nurturing relationship that children need.
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Trick-or-treat times in the suburbsOct 18, 2024 8:21 pm - Happy Halloween! Here’s a list of trick-or-treating hours throughout the suburbs.
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TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, US states’ lawsuits say
Oct 08, 2024 3:18 pm - More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, saying that the popular short-form video app is designed to be addictive t...
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Mental health and your adolescent: What signs to look for when your child is strugglingOct 06, 2024 9:42 am - Signs and symptoms of mental illness in adolescents can vary dramatically with the individual. Any significant changes in eating, either overeating, a desire for sweet food or loss of appetite can be a sign of depression.
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How to talk to your kids about presidential electionsOct 03, 2024 10:05 pm - Presidential election years can be stressful for all of us — children and teens included. The barrage of messages in the media can be anxiety provoking, conflict is uncomfortable and feeling at odds with our neighbors is unsettling. Here is my advice for supporting your children during this tense season.