Parenting
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Internship hunt starts earlier as students, parents stress over jobs
Sep 17, 2025 10:02 am - As a new cohort of college freshmen settles onto campuses, many students aren’t just thinking about classes and dorm life. Aiming for an edge in a tough job market, and anxious about how artificial intelligence will reshape entry-level work, they’re racing to land internships — armed in some cases with early-career coaches provided by their parents.
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GPS speaker to offer tips on helping kids avoid addictionSep 14, 2025 3:54 pm - On Thursday, Sept. 25, the GPS Parent Series will host best-selling author Jessica Lahey for her presentation, “Engaged, Competent and Sober: Raising Addiction Resistant Kids in a Culture of Dependence.”
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Children’s Health: Simple steps to help kids thrive this school yearSep 12, 2025 7:49 am - The return to school can be exciting, but it also brings new challenges for families. Experts from Lurie Children’s Primary Care — Town and Country say that with a few simple steps, parents can make the back-to-school transition smoother and set their children up for success.
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GPS Parent Series in Spanish to offer tools for emotional wellness and stress reductionSep 10, 2025 11:56 pm - On Thursday, Sept. 18, B-PAC: Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council and the GPS Parent Series in Spanish will present “Practical Tools for Well-being in Challenging Times” with clinical psychologist Erika Quezada.
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Children’s health: Answers to tough pediatric cancer questionsSep 04, 2025 4:59 pm - While every conversation with a parent about a cancer diagnosis is as unique as the child, some common questions often arise, such as “Will my child be OK?” or “Why did this happen?”
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Tired of meal planning or nagging your spouse? Outsource it to a machine.
Sep 02, 2025 5:01 am - Busy parents are turning to AI-powered apps to manage the logistics of family life. These tools can require handing over highly personal information and reinforce gender disparities at home. But early adopters say the apps help them juggle tasks such as meal planning, scheduling doctor’s appointments or coordinating school pickups.
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Children’s Health: Know the effects caffeine can have on your childrenAug 28, 2025 10:38 am - A cup of coffee or tea in the morning or an afternoon caffeine pick-me-up is usually fine for most adults. But parents might want to take a closer look at caffeine and other ingredients in the drinks their kids love.
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National Suicide Prevention Month: Resources, support provide help — and hopeAug 28, 2025 10:38 am - Bringing awareness to suicide, the resources that are available and how to help someone with suicidal ideation are the focus of National Suicide Prevention Month each September.
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Childhood immunizations protect the broader communityAug 21, 2025 9:21 pm - As families prepare for a new school year or routine check-up, pediatrician Nina Alfieri, MD, of Lurie Children’s says, “Vaccines are a powerful tool that helps keep children safe from serious, sometimes deadly, diseases.”
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Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable
Aug 20, 2025 1:44 pm - Summer can be a time of big transitions for kids. It's often the season for moving to a new home or preparing for a different school. And that brings worry and stress.