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Dry air a common cause of nosebleeds, especially in children
Feb 19, 2022 7:00 AM - Nosebleeds can be an alarming event for both the child who is having one and for the parent who is helping to deal with it. They begin suddenly, often without an obvious cause, and involve what seems like a lot of blood. -
Is the ongoing pandemic affecting your child's mental health?
Jan 30, 2022 9:31 AM - As the pandemic continues, we're seeing the impact of this trauma on our mental health. Adolescents have been hit particularly hard, resulting in a national mental health crisis. -
Keep children warm and safe during a power outage
Jan 22, 2022 7:00 AM - When the power goes out, it can throw off all of your family's normal routines. Younger children -- especially infants -- are at risk for hypothermia. -
CDC expands guidance on COVID-19 boosters to adolescents 12 to 15
Jan 15, 2022 7:00 AM - Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded eligibility for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots to adolescents 12 to 15 years old. That means it's now recommended that everyone from age 12 on up should receive a booster shot five months after their second dose of the vaccination. -
Winter weather tips to prevent frostbite and hypothermia
Jan 9, 2022 9:42 AM - Chicago-area winters are long and can be dreadfully cold, but why does it seem to not bother our little ones? -
Prioritizing your family's mental health this winter
Jan 2, 2022 10:00 AM - It's important to prioritize your child's mental health. We're in a mental health pandemic -- especially for kids and teens -- and mental health issues don't discriminate. -
Children can celebrate the new year by making resolutions, too
Dec 26, 2021 9:27 AM - The start of a new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. One way to do this is by sitting down together to make New Year's resolutions. -
Four tips for unwinding over winter break
Dec 19, 2021 9:01 AM - The holidays are often a time of celebration, family and fun, but they also can be a period of extreme stress for you and your youngsters. Getting your kids to relax a bit and unwind during their holiday break after school finals, sports tournaments and winter concerts may seem a bit daunting. -
New law provides midwives with a path to state license
Dec 16, 2021 8:58 AM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that allows the certification and licensure of certified professional midwives in Illinois. The new law sets qualification and educational standards for certified professional midwives. It is effective on Oct. 1, 2022. -
How to prepare your child for COVID-19 vaccine
Dec 12, 2021 7:00 AM - As COVID-19 vaccines get approval for children, parents may be looking for ways to ease any anxiety their kids may be feeling. Here's a helpful guide.
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