Parenting
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Childhood immunizations protect the broader communityAug 21, 2025 9:21 pm - As families prepare for a new school year or routine check-up, pediatrician Nina Alfieri, MD, of Lurie Children’s says, “Vaccines are a powerful tool that helps keep children safe from serious, sometimes deadly, diseases.”
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Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable
Aug 20, 2025 1:44 pm - Summer can be a time of big transitions for kids. It's often the season for moving to a new home or preparing for a different school. And that brings worry and stress.
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Fake Labubu dolls pose choking hazard for children, U.S. warnsAug 19, 2025 9:37 am - Is your Labubu actually a Lafufu? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says to count the teeth.
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Celebrating 30 years: GPS Parenting Series offers over 50 programs to support healthy familiesAug 18, 2025 5:27 pm - The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families is celebrating 30 years of supporting communities with dynamic, impactful, evidence-based programming.
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Children’s Health: Talk to your children about bullying as school beginsAug 14, 2025 5:08 pm - As your family prepares for everything fall has to offer, much of it involves the return of the school routine. This year, however, make sure you tackle the tough issue of bullying with your children.
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How to deal with that never-ending pile of kids’ clothes
Aug 12, 2025 5:19 pm - We asked experts — by virtue of their professional training or their personal skill at home — for their best strategies for dealing with kids’ clothing: procuring it, organizing it, saving it, living with it.
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Protecting your young football player from concussionsAug 10, 2025 8:38 am - Football season is upon us. Unfortunately, sports – especially tackle football – are one of the most common causes of head injuries among children and adolescents.
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You’re becoming a parent? Prepare to get injured.
Aug 08, 2025 9:50 am - Before you become a parent, you receive lots of well-meaning warnings. “You’ll be tired” or “you’ll be busy.” The warning they forget: You’ll get injured.
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DuPage Airport hosts free back-to-school celebrationAug 07, 2025 1:14 pm - The DuPage Airport hosted its free back-to-school celebration Thursday with the city of West Chicago.
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Poolside pizza pasta salad a busy mom’s idea of summer entertaining
Aug 05, 2025 5:58 am - With loads of spicy pepperoni, plump sun-dried tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, this family-friendly pasta salad with cheese tortellini channels the spirit and flavors of pizza. It’s easily packable and perfect for an alfresco dinner with friends.