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Glenbard parenting event to explore inclusive future through lens of poetry, dialogue
Mar 25, 2021 10:58 PM - The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present a distinguished roundtable on social justice with human rights activist Qasim Rashid and spoken word poet Jonathan Mendoza on Thursday, April 8. -
Should I be worried about heavy metals in my baby's food?
Mar 21, 2021 9:27 AM - Recent news about heavy metals found in baby food can leave parents with a lot of questions. -
College of DuPage, Glenbard Parent Series to host roundtable on social justice April 8
Mar 18, 2021 3:07 PM - On Thursday, April 8, award-winning spoken word poet Jonathan Mendoza and author and human rights activist Qasim Rashid will explore ways to create a more inclusive environment during their virtual "Distinguished Round Table on Social Justice" discussion. -
Why vaccinating kids is key to ending pandemic
Mar 16, 2021 8:33 AM - Health experts explain why it will be important to have children vaccinated against COVID-19, not just to achieve herd immunity, but also to prevent mutations of the virus that could thwart the efficacy of the existing vaccines. -
Spring into fitness: Exercise at home with your little ones
Mar 13, 2021 6:10 AM - The warmer spring temperatures may have you wanting to get active. But with COVID-19 still very much a concern, you may be looking to do more exercising at home. Not only is getting active stress-relieving, but it can also be a perfect activity for a family that's cooped up together. -
Should kids take a daily vitamin supplement?
Mar 7, 2021 9:01 AM - Dr. Jennifer Kusma, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care physician at Lurie Children's Hospital, shares that while kids need vitamins, most of their vitamin needs are met through the healthy food they eat -- with one exception. -
Trouble talking with your teen? Try this
Feb 27, 2021 7:00 AM - A large reason parents may feel unsettled by their changing relationship with their teen is because teens are focused on friendships. This is fundamentally appropriate, and at a certain point in their development, they start confiding in friends instead of parents. -
State announces new federal funding to feed low-income students
Feb 23, 2021 4:31 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday announced new federal funding to expand the state's food assistance program for school-age children who would normally receive free or reduced-price meals. Benefits will be mailed out to families in a debit card starting next month. -
Glenbard Parent Series to host March 9 webinar on the 'Future of Careers and Education'
Feb 23, 2021 12:14 PM - On Tuesday, March 9, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families in partnership with the College of DuPage and DuPage Regional Office of Education will host Heather E. McGowan and a distinguished panel in a presentation of "Most Likely to Succeed: Anticipating the Future of Careers and Education." -
Telehealth services start with your pediatrician
Feb 21, 2021 10:20 AM - The American Academy of Pediatrics believes the best place for children to receive medical care is at a pediatrician's office. But telehealth services may be a viable option, too.
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