Suburban Parent
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Asthma and COVID-19: Your questions answered
Jan 2, 2021 7:00 AM - Having a child with asthma is challenging enough. It's even more challenging during a pandemic. Asthma and COVID-19 similarly inflame the respiratory tract. COVID can even cause an asthma attack or lead to more serious -- even life-threatening -- complications. -
With '˜Stillwater,' Mallika Chopra brings mindfulness to kids
Dec 29, 2020 10:37 AM - Meditation expert, author and speaker Mallika Chopra is a 'œmindfulness consultant' on the new Apple TV+ animated children's series 'Stillwater."
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The power of vaccines against a pandemic: same story, new chapter
Dec 27, 2020 7:00 AM - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that for children born in the U.S. from 1994 to 2013, vaccinations will prevent about 322 million illnesses, 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths over their lifetimes. There is one reason for all of this: vaccines. -
We asked and readers responded with photos of animals they've adopted
Dec 27, 2020 6:00 AM - When we asked readers to share photos with us of new pets they've adopted during the pandemic, we didn't expect 100 photos (and counting) to come pouring in. -
Parking lot Santa visit brings cheer to UPS for DownS families
Dec 24, 2020 6:00 AM - A parking lot in Schaumburg was filled with Christmas spirit earlier this month when Santa showed up for drive-up visits with families affected by Down syndrome.
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Elmhurst hosts online series on 'Youth Issues During COVID'Dec 31, 2020 7:27 PM - The City of Elmhurst Commission on Youth is hosting a series of "Youth Issues During COVID." The next virtual live event, sponsored by Amita Health and Dr. Jason Washburn, will be "Depression in Kids During COVID."
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Mom of cancer patient brings holiday cheer to medical team at Central DuPage
Dec 20, 2020 9:11 AM - To say thanks for guiding her daughter through cancer treatment, South Elgin mom Stacy Lazzara provided holiday crafts for the pediatric oncology department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. -
Five resolutions for your child's new year
Dec 19, 2020 7:00 AM - With the new year, come new goals and resolutions for change. The most common adult resolutions for Americans are getting more exercise, saving money and losing weight. But what about your children? -
Message from Mayor Pineda: Resources to help kids cope during COVID-19
Dec 18, 2020 11:51 PM - I have been giving a lot of thought to the children of our community, and to ways to help them cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions to daily schedules that provide the structure they need to thrive, the stress that parents and other family members are experiencing, and the sense of loss and isolation caused by the lack of social interaction add up to a heavy burden for our community's children and teens. -
Glenbard Parent Series, Gilda Ross earn Changemaker Award
Dec 18, 2020 10:50 PM - Congratulations to Glenbard District 87 Student and Community Projects Coordinator Gilda Ross and the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families on earning a Changemaker Award from the DuPage County Health Department and Prevention Leadership Team.
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