Parenting
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Going the extra 3,100 miles: Dad, son in cross-country cycling race for causes about fathersJun 17, 2023 1:00 am - This Father's Day promises to be a special one for Barrington-area resident David Hirsch. Hirsch, 62, is a member of a four-man cycling team pedaling 3,100 miles from Oc...
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Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families
Jun 15, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native child...
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What research says about social media and your child's mental healthJun 11, 2023 7:00 am - Social media plays an important role in the lives of many tweens and teens. More than one-third (35%) of 13- to 17-year-olds reported using social media sites such as Yo...
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How parents can address their teens' money fears (yes, they do have them)Jun 11, 2023 5:00 am - Rumor has it teenagers worry only about their phones and their friends. But what if they worry about money, too? Research from the 2022 Junior Achievement Teens & Person...
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How to differentiate IBD from IBS in kidsMay 27, 2023 7:00 am - Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract and cause significant discomfort or pain in the...
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Find new passions with library's Summer ChallengeMay 25, 2023 6:00 am - Summer is all about spending time as a family. Swimming at the pool and playing in the park, chasing fireflies and making s'mores. It's also a great time for families to...
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Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?
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How to manage your kids' summer snackingMay 21, 2023 7:00 am - With summer break right around the corner, many families will experience a shift in routine. For nearly nine months out of the year, those who are used to their days and...
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Glenbard Parent Series presents 'Dopamine Nation: Why We're Addicted, Finding Balance' May 18May 15, 2023 11:00 pm - On Thursday, May 18, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Dopamine Nation: Why We're Addicted, Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence"...
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How to help when you believe a child is engaging in self-harmMay 13, 2023 7:00 am - If the child you love is hurting so badly they're harming themselves, you probably feel the pain, too. Self-harm - sometimes called self-injury, self-mutilation or self-...