Suburban Parent
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New app is helping parents track their children
Sep 22, 2018 1:00 AM - A new app launching this month called "Mom I am Ok" will allow parents to set agreed-upon "check-ins" with their children or loved ones. Those check-ins arrive in the form of push notifications asking whether the phone's owner is safe.
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How to choose a college major with loan debt in mind
Sep 16, 2018 1:00 AM - If you don't know what you want to study, you can choose a major that won't leave you with student loans you can't repay. Here's how. -
'Broken' economics for preschool workers, child care sector
Sep 16, 2018 1:15 AM - Child care workers in the U.S. make less than parking lot attendants and dog-walkers. "If you can't get workers to do the job, then it's hard to expand the supply. And when the economy is good, that's when you need to expand the supply," said Marcy Whitebook. -
Is your child getting enough sleep?
Sep 16, 2018 7:00 AM - Why do some children drift right off to sleep at bedtime, while others can't seem to fall asleep even when they're tired? Dr. Irina Trosman is an attending physician at Lurie Children's Hospital who specializes in sleep disorders in children. Here, she shares some factors that may be affecting your child's sleep. -
How to reduce the risk of concussion in young athletes
Sep 9, 2018 7:00 AM - No matter the sport; football, baseball, soccer, hockey, gymnastics or cheerleading, there is a concussion risk for young athletes. To reduce the chances your child will suffer one, make sure they are wearing proper-fitting equipment, learning correct techniques and adhering to the rules. -
What did parents worry about before 'screen time'? Radio, even novels
Sep 8, 2018 1:08 AM - Today's grandparents may have fond memories of the "good old days," but history tells us that adults have worried about their kids' fascination with new-fangled entertainment and technology since the days of dime novels, radio, the first comic books and rock n' roll.
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Up to $750 fine for Arlington Heights parents of truant kids
Sep 5, 2018 6:23 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, under rules approved Tuesday by the village board. -
How to send your child to school with a tasty lunch without turning your routine upside down
Sep 5, 2018 6:05 AM - With kids back at school, which means packing school lunches. Here are a few tips to keep morning chaos at bay. -
ATVs kill more children than bicycles: Pediatricians urge families to yield to safety
Sep 2, 2018 7:00 AM - In 2015, at least 73 children younger than 16 died and 26,700 were seriously injured by ATVs. The Itasca-based American Academy of Pediatrics warns that children under 16 should not use ATVs. -
Why your kid should help pay for college
Sep 2, 2018 1:00 AM - Setting limits and requiring a kid to pay at least part of the cost of college can actually lead to better grades while protecting parents' finances.
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