Parenting
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What did parents worry about before 'screen time'? Radio, even novels
Sep 08, 2018 1:08 am - NEW YORK (AP) - When Stephen Dennis was raising his two sons in the 1980s, he never heard the phrase "screen time," nor did he worry much about the hours his kids spent ...
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How to send your child to school with a tasty lunch without turning your routine upside downSep 05, 2018 6:05 am - Do you hear that? It is the sound of parents everywhere collectively exhaling as kids return to school. My days working from home have become eerily quiet, and the pantr...
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Up to $750 fine for Arlington Heights parents of truant kidsSep 05, 2018 5:00 am - Parents of students who attend Arlington Heights schools could face fines of up to $750 if they knowingly let their kids skip school without reporting their absences, un...
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ATVs kill more children than bicycles: Pediatricians urge families to yield to safetySep 02, 2018 7:00 am - You don't see them just on farms anymore. All-terrain vehicles are popular among outdoor enthusiasts of all ages who ride them through trails, fields and off-highway veh...
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Why your kid should help pay for collegeSep 02, 2018 1:00 am - I recently heard from the parents of yet another high school senior who turned down a huge scholarship from a good college to attend her "dream school," which of course ...
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Kid leaving for college? Hands off their bedroom, for now
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When should kids start helping in the kitchen? Now is good.
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Preparing your special needs child for a doctor's visitAug 26, 2018 7:00 am - Having a daughter with special needs has made him a better doctor: That is how Dr. Dungan ended our conversation. But it may be a great beginning for you if your child h...
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How to help make your child a more adventurous eaterAug 26, 2018 7:00 am - Some kids seem to eat just about everything, while others are picky eaters. Your first concern is to make sure your children are eating a healthy, nutritious diet, of c...
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To make college cost even more, pay by credit cardAug 26, 2018 1:00 am - Sure, your college may allow students to pay for tuition and fees with a credit card. But, like partying the night before a midterm, it's probably not a good idea. Payin...