Parenting
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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.
Jan 25, 2020 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — The sweeping new protections Britain just proposed for children online stand in stark contrast to the narrow, decades-old American law protecting minors' di...
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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...
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Illinois updating birth certificates for transgender dads
Jan 15, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois is updating its birth certificate system to affirm the gender identities of transgender parents, after a transmasculine person asked to be offici...
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Think magnets are a safe toy? Think againJan 11, 2020 5:00 am - Over the last several months, four children have been treated at Advocate Children's Hospital after swallowing magnets. While considerable efforts have been made to get ...
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What parents should know about marijuanaJan 05, 2020 5:00 am - As of Jan. 1, those 21 and older in Illinois are able to legally purchase cannabis (marijuana) from licensed dispensaries. While the state now permits the sale of nonmed...
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Learning opportunities abound when grocery shopping with childrenJan 03, 2020 12:00 am - Ever notice how children grow an extra set of arms when you take them to the grocery store? We seem to spend most of our time taking things away from them that we don't...
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Children can make their own resolutions. Keep them simple and funDec 29, 2019 6:00 am - The new year signals a time when most of us pause and consider ways to improve ourselves with lofty intentions for the coming year. This year, we enter a fresh decade wh...
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Boy berated by teacher says he's still grateful for 2 dads