Parenting
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How young families can honor and celebrate Pride MonthJun 25, 2022 6:00 am - Spending time getting educated about the LGBTQ+ community and the significance of Pride Month is an important commitment year-round, but June is an especially great oppo...
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Shots for tots: COVID vaccinations start for little US kids
Jun 20, 2022 1:00 am - Little Fletcher Pack woke up Monday morning and asked: “Is today vaccine day?” For the 3-year-old from Lexington, South Carolina, the answer was yes. The nation's infant...
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How to know if a child's headache could be something more seriousJun 18, 2022 7:00 am - Headaches in children are very common. In fact, 20% of children will experience headaches. While they can be caused by a variety of issues, headaches can also be the fir...
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State child care subsidy to expand starting July 1
Jun 13, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Thousands more families in Illinois will soon be eligible for subsidized child care, and child care providers will see a pay raise under a series of initia...
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'I have all the feels': Toddler comes home after almost 600 days in the hospital
Jun 07, 2022 1:00 am - Elburn residents Jaclyn Vazquez Algrim and her husband, Scott Algrim, had been looking forward to Thursday, June 2, for 590 days. That was the day their 19-month-old dau...
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Managing your child's diabetes in the summer heatJun 04, 2022 6:00 am - Summer is a time of fun and freedom for kids. Baseball leagues, beach days and seemingly endless day running around the neighborhood have kids hopping during the school ...
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How to introduce solid food to babiesMay 27, 2022 11:00 pm - For babies, making the transition to solids can be exciting, stressful and messy! Babies delight in learning about textures and flavors, and trying new foods helps devel...
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Do you know the signs of a stroke in a child?May 21, 2022 7:00 am - When you imagine a stroke patient, a young person probably doesn't come to mind. However, while uncommon, children and teens do suffer from strokes and knowing the signs...
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Millennial Money: Learn your parents' financial plans ASAP
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How to keep kids active, healthy and interested through outdoor playMay 14, 2022 7:00 am - No matter what the weather brings, playing outside is good for kids. There is scientific evidence that playing outdoors can improve health, and children of all ages love...