Parenting
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How to set kids up for back-to-school successSep 16, 2023 6:00 am - Transitioning back into the school year and returning to routine after the freedom of summer can be a challenging feat for both kids and parents. Making a game plan for ...
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State-of-the-art advances allow doctors to correct life-threatening birth defectsSep 10, 2023 6:00 am - Pregnancy can be both exciting and stressful for women and families. That is especially true for women facing unexpected complications from a high-risk pregnancy. As med...
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Vigil planned for Massachusetts teen who died after taking part in One Chip Challenge
Sep 08, 2023 1:00 am - WORCESTER, Mass. - The family of a teenager who died after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip as part of a social media challenge will gather to remember the promis...
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What are some no-cost, screen-free activities for toddlersSep 01, 2023 11:00 pm - Most parents want to provide more for their children than their parents were able to do for them. But, have you ever noticed how kids tend to have fun with things as sim...
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Glenbard Parent Series speaker to share the benefits of self-loveAug 31, 2023 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "The Path to Loving Ourselves: Self-Compassion and Self-Care for Turbulent Tim...
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The math problem: Kids are still behind. How can schools catch them up?
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Canine friends help kids' health, especially in the hospitalAug 27, 2023 7:15 am - Few parents would question the benefits a dog brings to their child's life. Exercise, a sense of responsibility, empathy, reduced anxiety and compassion are among just a...
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Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital opens Mothers' Milk Depot drop-offAug 23, 2023 11:00 pm - Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes are partnering to bring a new human milk drop-off depot to Geneva. This joint eff...
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Navigating conversations about underage drinking with teenagersAug 19, 2023 6:00 am - The "raising a teenager" phase brings its own unique set of obstacles and "firsts," including how to navigate their potential curiosities and behaviors around alcohol. ...
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The return of schedules: How parents can make the most of back-to-school energy