Parenting
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Keeping gymnastics safe and fun for kidsAug 01, 2024 10:55 pm - Gymnastics, always popular, can be a great sport for children, helping them build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. It’s also important to ensure a safe, positive experience by preventing gymnastics injuries.
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Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children
Aug 01, 2024 4:32 pm - The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents more to sit with their young children. Under the proposal, rel...
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Back to School Festival offers free supplies to local familiesJul 29, 2024 4:45 pm - With back-to-school season about to get underway, Aglow International Matteson Single Moms is making sure students have access to school supplies regardless of income.
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Babysitting tips, and a free guide, for parents, caregiversJul 25, 2024 4:49 am - Finding a reliable babysitter you can trust is important. Giving them all the information they may need while you’re gone is equally important.
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Back-to-school tips for children with autism, anxiety disordersJul 24, 2024 9:20 am - As the school year nears, children with autism or anxiety disorders will benefit from a gradual shift to their new schedule. What else can parents do to ease the transition?
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How to fuel kids with the nutrition they need pre- and post-gameJul 21, 2024 8:34 am - Nutrition should be prioritized for young athletes on the go to support their game performance as well as their health and growth in general.
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BBB advisory: Navigating back-to-school deals amid scammers’ paradiseJul 14, 2024 5:18 am - Many consumers plan their back-to-school shopping around retail holidays, Prime Days and Labor Day sales. As a proactive measure, that’s a great plan, especially if your...
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When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how youngJul 11, 2024 3:02 pm - An increasing number of kids are learning to ride bikes younger and younger, and experts say that’s a good thing. The reason for the shift is a style of bike called a balance bike, on which kids glide and propel forward without the use of pedals.
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Ask the pediatrician: Food safety tips for your next outdoor family mealJul 07, 2024 8:46 am - It’s prime time for a cookout with friends or family, but make sure to handle the food properly so no one goes home with food poisoning.
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Kids spend a lot of time outside in the summer. Here’s how to deal with their common injuries