Parenting
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10 tips for parents to teach children about boundariesApr 16, 2023 7:00 am - The statistics are sobering: one in three females and one in 20 males will experience sexual abuse or sexual assault by the time they reach age 17. The idea that anyone ...
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Interpreting your child's nonverbal cuesApr 08, 2023 11:00 pm - Expert studies have shown that up to 55% of our communication is nonverbal. So even the most attentive parent may sometimes miss what their children are trying to tell t...
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What to know about strep throat in childrenApr 02, 2023 7:00 am - Cases of group A streptococcus, also known as strep throat, have been on the rise in Illinois. While this bacterial infection is most common in children during winter an...
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Senate passes bill protecting kids who are social media 'influencers'
Mar 29, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that gives financial protection to children whose parents make money posting videos of them on soci...
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Five topics parents and pediatricians discuss most oftenMar 26, 2023 7:00 am - Every stage of a child's life brings new questions and concerns for parents and caregivers. We're here to share some of the topics we routinely discuss during visits in ...
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'Screenwise' author to speak on kids and technologyMar 22, 2023 1:00 am - As part of its ongoing series, Glenview District 34 will offer a talk on children and their use of technology and devices, led by Dr. Devorah Heitner, an expert on young...
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Medication safety tips and poison prevention in young childrenMar 19, 2023 7:00 am - Prescriptions and over-the-counter medications should always be stored safely and away from young children. Every year, about 50,000 U.S. children visit the hospital eme...
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State commission accuses fathers' rights attorney Jeffery Leving of overbilling
Mar 16, 2023 1:00 am - A Chicago lawyer known for his advocacy for fathers in custody cases has been accused of billing clients for thousands of dollars in fees that didn't match the value of ...
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Glenbard Parent Series program in Spanish to offer advice on student achievementMar 12, 2023 11:00 pm - The Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council and Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present a parent academy to help students achieve in school a...
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While the pandemic may finally be coming to a close, the effects on children may lingerMar 11, 2023 10:00 pm - Barring any surprise surges or mutations of the virus, both the federal and state emergency declarations raised in response to the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago are ...