Parenting
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YouTube overhauled its algorithms for kids' content amid FTC talks
Aug 03, 2019 6:00 am - In early July, YouTube made a significant change to its software to boost what it deems “quality” children's content, sending waves of traffic to certain video producers...
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Mario Lopez criticized for saying it's 'dangerous' for parents to accept kids as transgender
Jul 31, 2019 1:00 am - TV personality Mario Lopez is getting dragged on Twitter for comments he made about how it's "dangerous" for parents to accept that their young children identify as tran...
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Kohl's interactive 'Nature Cat' exhibit brings outdoor exploration indoorsJul 28, 2019 7:00 am - Children can follow in the footsteps of Fred, the house cat turned wilderness explorer who stars in the PBS Kids animated show “Nature Cat,” at the new exhibit “Nature C...
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How to talk to your children if they are disturbed by stories on the newsJul 28, 2019 7:00 am - Children can be frightened or anxious about stories in the news, especially stories that involve children, such as news about the treatment of migrants at the U.S. borde...
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Preventing bone fractures in childrenJul 21, 2019 7:00 am - Bone fractures are on the rise during the summer months. From playing outside to participating in physical activities, children are vulnerable to unexpected falls and ac...
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School supplies needed for Hanover Township Back Pack DistributionJul 14, 2019 11:00 pm - Hanover Township is gearing up for its annual Backpack Distribution and is once again asking the community for donations of school supplies and backpacks for township yo...
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Pregnancy doesn't slow down these women while weightlifting in the gymJul 14, 2019 7:35 am - During her pregnancy Rachel Annunziata was asked the normal question, "When are you due?" But the 27-year-old Arlington Heights resident also fielded some not-so-normal ...
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Do's and don'ts of using insect repellent on kidsJul 14, 2019 7:25 am - With summer in full swing, there is a lot more to worry about than just relaxing by the pool or having a campfire. When the heat comes back, the insects come along with ...
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What to do when back-to-school shopping bites you in the budgetJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - It might seem like you've been saving for back to school since you packed your children's backpacks last fall. But after replacing worn-out erasers, outgrown clothes and...
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Teach your teen about college costs starting nowJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - Many families struggle to pay college expenses for one or two kids. Certified financial planner Sarah Carlson, mother of two sets of twins, will soon have all four of he...