Parenting
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Liz Weston: 4 tech tasks to keep your parents safer online
Dec 10, 2018 6:00 am - All of us are vulnerable to fraud. But the ways some older people use technology can put them at higher risk. That's where you come in. When you're home for the holidays...
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Eat, drink (responsibly) and be merry this holiday seasonDec 09, 2018 6:00 am - The holidays are a great opportunity to celebrate with family and friends - but now, it has also become a time when a cup of cheer becomes too many cups. This season, c...
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How Fortnite addiction is forcing kids into video-game rehab
Dec 08, 2018 12:20 am - Debbie Vitany is fighting a losing battle against Fortnite. Her 17-year-old son, Carson, has been logging 12 hours a day on the video game, searching for weapons and res...
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The holidays can be painful for LGBTQ children and teens
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Holiday festivals 2018: Lights, cookies and visits from SantaDec 04, 2018 10:00 pm - It's starting to look a lot like Christmas. And in the suburbs, you can find tree lightings, festive displays, holiday markets and much more. Ongoing holiday events Cosl...
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How American Airlines is helping kids with special needs adjust to air travelDec 04, 2018 5:00 am - The story has been updated to reflect that Aiden Ziemba is from Schaumburg. A unique partnership between Clearbrook and American Airlines, now in its fourth year, ...
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Gorton Community Center's kids-only Holiday Shop Dec. 5Dec 02, 2018 10:00 pm - Submitted by Gorton Community Center Gorton Community Center understands that even Santa's Little Helpers need a place to shop this holiday season. On Wednesday, Dec. 5,...
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Are you at risk of these common holiday hazards?Dec 02, 2018 6:30 am - The time leading up to the holidays is often described as the most wonderful time of the year. While it's often filled with festive occasions and memorable moments, it'...
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How to make the most of the child tax credit this yearDec 02, 2018 12:12 am - The wallet-emptying experience of raising kids understandably fuels a lot of interest in the child tax credit, but thanks to some big changes recently, the fascination c...
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Helping kids with sensory issues enjoy holiday outingsNov 27, 2018 10:00 pm - Children who have autism and sensory issues are usually happiest with predictable routines and familiar places, so going new places can be difficult. Add blinking Christ...