Parenting
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Doctor answers common questions about newborn screeningSep 13, 2024 12:59 am - With September being Newborn Screening Awareness Month, it’s a good time to remember that newborn screening is an important first step in understanding a potential health condition in a baby.
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Damage more than skin deep: Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on social media
Sep 08, 2024 8:34 am - Preteen girls around the country throng beauty stores to buy high-end skin care products. Girls as young as 8 are turning up at dermatologists’ offices with rashes, chemical burns and other allergic reactions to products not intended for children’s sensitive skin.
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How to protect childhood cancer survivors’ heartsSep 05, 2024 10:26 pm - Childhood cancer survivors are at a higher risk to develop heart problems. Parents should be vigilant about heart-healthy habits, like good nutrition and regular exercise.
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10 tips to keep children healthy and happy in schoolAug 30, 2024 1:33 am - Good sleep, a workable screentime policy and medical checkups are among the things parents should make sure their children have for a happy, productive school day.
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Strategies to combat bullying and empower childrenAug 22, 2024 10:56 pm - Childhood bullying can cause lasting harm, such as anxiety, depression, substance use and an inability to form healthy relationships. It’s imperative children are taught how to handle being bullied or standing up when they see others affected.
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Central Unit District 301 celebrates first day of classesAug 22, 2024 5:01 pm - Wednesday, Aug. 21 was the first day of classes in Central Unit District 301, based in Burlington. Here are some photos shared by the school district.
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Help your kids form healthy sleep routines year-roundAug 16, 2024 10:14 pm - Getting good sleep is important all year, for better mental and physical health, but it’s especially important during the school year. Here’s how to make that happen for your child.
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Schools have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still skipping class
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Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, being turned away from ERs despite federal law
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Six tips for starting the school year successfullyAug 12, 2024 6:44 am - The first day of school for your kindergartner, or a child going to a new school, is a big transition. A pediatrician offers advice on how to make your child's start of the school year successful.