Parenting
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How to avoid dry skin in babies and toddlersMar 16, 2020 7:00 am - If your child has dry skin, there are ways to lessen its effects and keep skin hydrated. In general, children have thinner, more delicate skin than adults. Because of th...
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Cool finds for the new parentMar 16, 2020 7:00 am - If you are a new parent or are about to become a new parent, you might find your house is rapidly filling up with "stuff." Bottles, diapers, gear, toys, bathroom gadgets...
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Communication is key to meshing parenting stylesMar 15, 2020 7:00 am - Developing parenting techniques that work for both parents as well as the child can start while couples are still expecting. The first step when blending parenting style...
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Tips for developing a schedule for your new familyMar 15, 2020 7:00 am - New parents are all in need of one thing — sleep! While the first few months with a newborn are the toughest and are bound to result in sleep deprivation, it is possible...
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Create a safe sleep space in a baby's crib, bassinetMar 15, 2020 7:00 am - Creating a safe sleep space is a necessary part of creating a sleep routine. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 3,500 infants in the U.S. die eac...
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Parenting during coronavirus: What to know about play dates, education and more
Mar 14, 2020 11:00 pm - If you're feeling a little overwhelmed and struggling to keep up with the ever-growing list of cancellations, closures and other news surrounding covid-19, we feel you. ...
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Tips to handle your picky little eatersMar 14, 2020 7:00 am - Ask your kids what they want for dinner and they'll try for sweets over veggies every time. As kids, we all did. Who wouldn't have eaten vanilla ice cream and chocolate ...
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Why the U.S. Census is important for Illinois kidsMar 08, 2020 6:00 am - According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 35,000 children in Illinois were missed in the 2010 census. “For every child missed in the Illinois census, it amounted to...
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Is it more than just a "tummy ache?"Mar 01, 2020 6:00 am - As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I frequently see children presenting with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions ranging from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)...
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'Free isn't enough': New DuPage Children's Museum CEO wants everyone to feel welcomeFeb 23, 2020 6:00 am - The DuPage Children's Museum went through a lot during the tenure of its recently retired president and CEO, Sarah Orleans. Frozen pipes in January 2015 flooded the col...