Parenting
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Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?
Aug 17, 2022 1:00 am - CECILIA, Ky. — For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It's great to see you. How are you feeling?...
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Makana Breastfeeding to house new milk depot and dispensary for Oak Brook residentsAug 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Families in Oak Brook and the surrounding area will now be able to purchase pasteurized human donor milk or donate their excess breast milk at Makana Breastfeeding. Mot...
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McHenry County's child care availability reaching 'crisis' level as more teachers leave
Aug 14, 2022 1:00 am - Garrett Soucy says he's struggled to find child care options for his daughter during the past two pandemic years. A single father who lives in Crystal Lake, Soucy said h...
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Glenbard Parent Series to present strategies to unlock a child's full potential Aug. 23Aug 07, 2022 11:00 pm - The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child's Potential" with author Dana Suskind M.D. on Tuesday, Aug. 23...
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How to keep babies safe during sleepAug 07, 2022 7:00 am - Every year, about 3,500 babies in the United States die suddenly and unexpectedly while they're sleeping. Most of these tragic deaths are due to sudden infant death synd...
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Inflation weighs on back-to-school buying for many families
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Preparing for back-to-school physicalsAug 01, 2022 11:00 pm - Another summer is nearly behind us and it's already time to think about sending the kids back to school. And an important part of preparing for their school return is th...
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What to know about UTIs in kidsJul 23, 2022 7:00 am - One in 30 children experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their young life, but it's not always one of the more easily recognizable issues for paren...
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Don't forget your stuffed animal when Laurie Berkner plays Ravinia SaturdayJul 14, 2022 6:00 am - The morning after a particularly late show in Long Island with her rock band, singer Laurie Berkner had an epiphany. As the gig ended around 3 a.m., leaving her reeking ...
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Three things to know if your child is diagnosed with cancerJul 10, 2022 7:00 am - When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents and caregivers often experience a range of emotions, including shock, fear, anger and guilt. As a hematologist and oncolog...