Parenting
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Paying for college comes down to managing expectations, for parent and child
Sep 01, 2019 6:00 am - Washington-based financial adviser Lori Atwood's latest impossible mission is schooling clients on how to send their kids to college without draining their retirement sa...
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Deciding when and how to give your child a cellphoneAug 25, 2019 7:30 am - When is the right time to get your child his or her own cellphone? The answer is different for every child, and the decision does not end with buying the phone and hand...
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Strength training guidelines for kids and teensAug 18, 2019 7:30 am - End of summer means fall sports training is gearing up. Preseason preparation often involves strength and conditioning training. Dr. Rebecca Carl, attending physician o...
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One-third of toddlers exposed to Zika in the womb suffer developmental problems, study says
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Diagnosing and treating scoliosis: What parents need to knowAug 11, 2019 7:15 am - When parents learn that their child has scoliosis — curvature of the spine — two of the first questions they ask is what caused it and how is it treated. Most of the ti...
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Healthy breakfast on a busy school morning? It's not so hard
Aug 08, 2019 7:00 am - Breakfast, as you may have heard, is the most important meal of the day. That's especially true for kids returning to school, who need fuel for energy and learning. But ...
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NSSRA to celebrate the season's successes at Summer BashAug 07, 2019 11:00 pm - The highly anticipated Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association's end-of-summer bash is just a few days away. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, nearly 350 participants, fam...
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13 tips to help you save big during back-to-school shopping this year
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5 ways to make summer parties fun for kids with autismAug 04, 2019 7:30 am - Summer isn't complete without pool parties, family reunions, picnics and barbecues. These events are exciting for most children, but kids with autism can get overloaded...
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How to talk to children about racism and racial biasAug 04, 2019 7:25 am - Given the ongoing discussion about racial bias and racism in the United States, many parents are looking for guidance on talking with their children about these issues i...