Parenting
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Little Friends Inc. a lifeline for families caring for those with special needsFeb 28, 2023 10:00 pm - For more than 40 years, the Little Friends Benefit Auction has taken place with the assistance of generous supporters and a determination to help those served by the org...
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Two Glenbard Parent Series webinars to help reduce defiance and enhance students' coping skillsFeb 26, 2023 10:00 pm - On Tuesday, March 14, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Practical Strategies for Reducing Anxiety and Challenging Behavior in Student...
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Two Glenbard Parent Series early childhood webinars will outline increasing motivation, supporting developmentFeb 26, 2023 10:00 pm - On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Start Them Off Right: Partnerships that Build Early Childhood Success" with ps...
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Are you worried about your child's weight?Feb 26, 2023 6:00 am - One of the things I worry most about as a pediatrician is childhood obesity. Over the past few years, the pandemic has fueled an already concerning issue. I see children...
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Glenbard Parent Series speaker will offer tips to help young people manage their digital worldFeb 25, 2023 12:00 am - On Tuesday, March 7, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Growing Up Public: Helping Kids Navigate Privacy and Reputation" with Dr. Devo...
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Pritzker launches children's behavioral health initiative
Feb 24, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Citing what he called a nationwide crisis in children's mental health, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul and expand the avail...
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Is cannabis harmful for children and teens?Feb 19, 2023 6:00 am - As states across the country vote to legalize cannabis for medical or recreational adult use (or both), some parents feel unsure what this might mean for their children....
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Pritzker calls for universal preschool in Illinois by 2027
Feb 15, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker called Wednesday for making preschool available to every 3- and 4-year-old in the state within four years, starting with a $440 million ...
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How much screen time is too much for your kids?Feb 11, 2023 6:00 am - Suffering through another bitter Chicago winter may have your kids climbing the walls. The easy solution? Park them in front of the tablet, smartphone or TV screen to ke...
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Groups push for expansive paid family, medical leave in Illinois