Parenting
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10 tips to help start the school year off rightAug 05, 2023 1:00 am - Try as you might to ignore it, summer break is nearing an end and school buses will be rambling down the road soon. Whether your reaction is a “boohoo,” “yahoo” or an “...
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No sales tax break on school supplies this yearAug 05, 2023 1:00 am - If it seems like you are spending more on school supplies than you did last year, you aren't imagining things. There's no state sales tax holiday this year and families...
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How to care for your child's diabetes during the summerJul 31, 2023 6:00 am - Summer is one of the most active times of a child's life. With youth sports, travel, outdoor play and summer camps, there's no end to the fun to be had. But if your chil...
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Safeguarding your college student's healthJul 30, 2023 11:00 pm - Sending a child off to college is an emotional moment for almost every family. As you drop them off, you're making sure they have their laptop, supplies, dorm furnishing...
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Nervous about carnival ride safety? Here are some things to keep in mindJul 20, 2023 1:00 am - As police investigate what caused a 10-year-old boy to be thrown from a Taste of Antioch carnival ride Sunday, experts say parents should check out attractions for possi...
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Tips for checking in with your teenJul 16, 2023 7:00 am - It is no secret that cracking into the thoughts and feelings of a teenager can make breaking out of an escape room seem like a breeze (for those of you who have tried, t...
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Libertyville mom's playdate group expands into business ventureJul 11, 2023 5:30 am - Although she had never started a business, Libertyville mom Hannah Frei is banking on built-in clientele for The Hangout, an indoor playground for kids. Frei, who has a ...
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Safety tips to prevent heat- and sun-related illnesses in childrenJul 08, 2023 11:00 pm - As summer beckons and children head outdoors to play, it's important to protect them from too much sun and heat as well as air pollution, especially on days when the air...
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Vapes flooding the U.S. market: Higher nicotine doses are quickly addicting teensJul 08, 2023 7:00 am - When the FDA first asserted the authority to regulate e-cigarettes in 2016, many people assumed the agency would quickly get rid of vapes with flavors like cotton candy,...
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Early intervention for impulse control can lead to better adult lifeJul 01, 2023 7:00 am - According to new research, kids who may not be able to fully control their impulses — acting without thinking through the results of those actions — may be at a higher r...