Parenting
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Keep infants safe during sleepFeb 22, 2020 5:00 am - Few things make you value sleep more than when you have a new baby. While there's no magic wand or product to help your child sleep through the night, parents can take s...
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How much screen time is too much for your kids?Feb 16, 2020 5:00 am - Suffering through another bitter Chicago winter may have your children climbing the walls. The easy solution? Park them in front of the tablet, smartphone or TV screen t...
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Study: High child-care costs are a hurdle for first-time homebuyers
Feb 15, 2020 5:15 am - The damping effect of student loan debt on homeownership has been much discussed. Student loan debt reached a record of $1.41 trillion in 2019, according to Experian cre...
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Helping children cope with their parents' divorceFeb 09, 2020 5:00 am - Six-year-old Mary loved her mother and father. She wasn't supposed to, though. According to her mother, her father had '"abandoned" Mary. He was probably a "drunk," and ...
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Could your child be suffering from one of these disorders?Feb 08, 2020 6:00 am - At least 30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. That's certainly an ala...
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Knights, mascots and more all revved up for Family DayFeb 07, 2020 5:00 am - If you plan to take your children to the 2020 Chicago Auto Show to entertain them on the Presidents Day school holiday, be sure to get to the special events area adjacen...
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Healthy habits as a child lead to a healthier heart as an adultFeb 01, 2020 5:00 am - The foods we consume as children can have an impact on our health as adults — particularly heart health. As we celebrate National Heart Health month, Dr. Irwin Benuck, d...
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Tips to stay safe while playing outside in winterJan 25, 2020 6:00 am - With winter in full swing, the kids are ready to bundle up and romp outdoors. Before they head for the backyard, sled hill, ice-skating rink or family ski vacation, be p...
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Britain takes big steps to protect kids' privacy. Advocates hope the U.S. will be next.
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What's causing your child's cough and sniffles?Jan 18, 2020 5:00 am - Cough and congestion are common for many children this time of year, signaling any number of illnesses. For parents, it's important to identify the exact cause of your c...