Parenting
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What parents need to know about eating disordersFeb 12, 2022 6:00 am - With the new year, many of us have resolved to lose unwanted weight. We'll try fad diets, workout to extremes and obsess over the numbers on our scales. So, it's probabl...
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Glenbard Parent Series speaker to inspire action through culture of careFeb 09, 2022 10:00 pm - On Thursday, Feb. 24, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present two events with Javier Sanchez at noon and 7 p.m. via Zoom. Go to glenbardgps....
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When snoring in children and toddlers is cause for concernFeb 06, 2022 6:00 am - While some snoring in children and toddlers is normal, sometimes it's a sign of a medical condition that needs treatment, and they should see their pediatrician, who may...
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Woodland school district, CLC team up to offer free adult education English, computer classes for parentsFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am - Dozens of Woodland Elementary District 50 parents of English language learners met Monday night at Woodland Intermediate to learn more about a free adult education progr...
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Is the ongoing pandemic affecting your child's mental health?Jan 29, 2022 10:00 pm - As we are entering the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we're seeing the impact of this collective trauma on our mental health. Adolescents have been hit particularl...
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Keep children warm and safe during a power outageJan 22, 2022 6:00 am - When the power goes out, it can throw off all of your family's normal routines. If the power failure is in winter, the danger of extreme cold can add to the problem. You...
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CDC expands guidance on COVID-19 boosters to adolescents 12 to 15Jan 15, 2022 6:00 am - Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded eligibility for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots to adolescents 12 to 15 years old....
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Winter weather tips to prevent frostbite and hypothermiaJan 08, 2022 6:00 am - Chicago-area winters are long and can be dreadfully cold, but why does it seem to not bother our little ones? While adults might long for warmer days, kids wish for snow...
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Prioritizing your family's mental health this winterJan 02, 2022 6:00 am - We're in the thick of winter. The holiday season is behind us, and daylight hours are short. We're being hit with another wave of COVID-19, leading many people to stay h...
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How to help your parents navigate health care in retirement
Dec 29, 2021 6:00 am - Many adults find themselves helping their aging parents sign up for Medicare, a complex process with many steps and considerations. There are penalties for delaying enro...