Suburban Parent
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Apple changes kids app guidelines following criticism from developers
Sep 14, 2019 6:00 AM - Under the revised rules, advertising will be allowed, as long as it has been vetted for appropriateness.
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Flat head syndrome is on the rise in children: How parents can help prevent it
Sep 8, 2019 7:00 AM - Plagiocephaly, or flat head syndrome, is a common condition that research has shown affects nearly 30 percent of babies by the time they see a doctor for their 2-month well-child visit. Having babies engage in "tummy time" may help prevent the condition. -
'World's Largest Bounce House' comes to Busse Woods
Sep 6, 2019 5:28 PM - The "World's Largest Bounce House," as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records, will be among the inflatables for kids and adults alike to jump around beginning this weekend in Busse Woods near Elk Grove Village. -
One new mom's take: Baby yoga's lessons are worth the spit-up
Sep 6, 2019 6:00 AM - Ever feel bored with a baby? New yoga classes teach parents active and creative ways to play with their babies. -
Tummy time: Baby yoga helps infants build strength, gives parents playtime ideas
Sep 6, 2019 6:00 AM - Yoga classes for babies, like one taught in St. Charles by a Northwestern Medicine occupational therapist, are becoming more common -- and more popular. -
Does your child have a sting allergy? Make sure you have an emergency plan
Sep 1, 2019 7:30 AM - If your child has ever had an allergic reaction to a sting from a bee, yellow jacket, hornet or wasp, let everyone know what to do if it happens again. You can create a plan using an updated online form from the American Academy of Pediatrics. -
Paying for college comes down to managing expectations, for parent and child
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Deciding when and how to give your child a cellphone
Aug 25, 2019 7:30 AM - When is the right time to get your child his or her own cellphone? The answer is different for every child, and the decision does not end with buying the phone and handing it over to the child. -
Strength training guidelines for kids and teens
Aug 18, 2019 7:30 AM - End of summer means fall sports training is gearing up and for some kids, that means strength training. Dr. Rebecca Carl outlines whether or not it is healthy for kids to strength train and shares preventive safety tips during conditioning. -
One-third of toddlers exposed to Zika in the womb suffer developmental problems, study says
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