Suburban Parent
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Preventing bone fractures in children
Jul 21, 2019 7:00 AM - Bone fractures are on the rise during the summer months. From playing outside to participating in physical activities, children are vulnerable to unexpected falls and accidents. -
School supplies needed for Hanover Township Back Pack Distribution
Jul 15, 2019 3:08 PM - Hanover Township is gearing up for its annual Backpack Distribution and is once again asking the community for donations of school supplies and backpacks for township youth returning to school in the fall. -
Teach your teen about college costs starting now
Jul 14, 2019 6:00 AM - The time to spell out exactly how much education you can afford is long before the first application essay is written. -
Stocking up for school can be eco-friendly -- and economical
Jul 14, 2019 6:00 AM - You can be gentle with the planet and respectful of your wallet. Start by widening your idea of what's "green." -
What to do when back-to-school shopping bites you in the budget
Jul 14, 2019 6:00 AM - When unexpected expenses are for the classroom, you might be tempted to say yes, even if they stress your bank balance. But if you can't afford it all -- or the asks seem excessive -- here's what to do. -
Do's and don'ts of using insect repellent on kids
Jul 14, 2019 7:25 AM - Families use bug spray to keep mosquitoes and other insects at bay during the summer, but there are things to be cautious of when using these repellents. Here are a few do's and don'ts of using insect repellent on children -
Pregnancy doesn't slow down these women while weightlifting in the gym
Jul 14, 2019 7:35 AM - During her pregnancy Rachel Annunziata was asked the normal question, "When are you due?" But the 27-year-old Arlington Heights resident also fielded questions such as "Should you be doing that?" while she was performing barbell squats in the gym. -
Commentary: Internet 101 should be a required class
Jul 13, 2019 6:00 AM - If Americans agree on anything these days, it's that our schools could be much better, and that internet culture is harming our children. Here's a simple proposal to address both problems: high school classes on how to use the internet more effectively.
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Mount Prospect offering parenting classJul 8, 2019 6:38 PM - The Mount Prospect Human Services Department is hosting a class for residents titled "Parenting the Love and Logic Way."
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5 things parents need to know about water parks, but probably don't
Jul 7, 2019 7:30 AM - Water parks can be fun for the whole family, but they also can have drawbacks. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents to know what to look for at water parks to ensure the whole family has fun, stays safe and healthy.
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