Parenting
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Finding heart disease at birth key to living with itDec 30, 2018 5:00 am - There are more adults living with congenital heart disease than ever before. That fact, alone, reflects the incredible medical advances we have seen in diagnosing and tr...
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Essay: In the how-much-screen-time debate, all parents are just trying to figure it out
Dec 29, 2018 5:03 am - "Is it true that Silicon Valley tech executives don't let their kids use screens?" I was on the East Coast speaking with parents and once again was asked the question I ...
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Got the baby blues? Ask your pediatrician for helpDec 16, 2018 6:00 am - New mothers who are experiencing feelings of sadness, irritability and forgetfulness may be experiencing more than just the baby blues. But sorting out what's normal blu...
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How to avoid getting sick at winter gatheringsDec 15, 2018 6:00 am - Between the holidays and the winter weather, your children are likely to be in close company with lots of people over the next several weeks. That's part of the fun, of...
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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, ...