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A realistic way to protect kids from social media? Find a middle ground

By BARBARA ORTUTAY
Jun 14, 2024 12:54 am - Keeping tweens and teens off social media may not be the best way to foster a healthy online habits. A middle ground, with parents and schools teaching kids how to use it properly, is recommended by some experts.
Summer fun for children with diabetes

By Dr. Liliana Burdea
Jun 13, 2024 11:55 pm - Having a continuous glucose monitor doesn't mean your child can't enjoy swimming this summer. There are some precautions to take, but enjoy the summer.
Life without social media isn’t easy for teens. How these families navigate adolescence offline

By JOCELYN GECKER
Jun 09, 2024 7:38 am - Many parents are trying to raise their children with restrictions or bans on social media. Teenagers are aware that too much social media is bad for them because of the toll it takes on mental health and grades. This is a tale of two families, social media and the challenge of navigating high school.
How firearm safety begins at home

By Dr. Lois K. Lee
Jun 07, 2024 3:35 am - Firearm violence is the leading killer of children and young adults under age 24. Yet, the majority of these deaths are not caused by mass shootings. Most occur at home, and are preventable.
Warm weather safety tips for kids

By Ascension Illinois
Jun 01, 2024 4:35 pm - With the joys of warmer weather come the bug bites, bumps, bruises and other injuries that can pop up as kids get more active. Here are a few ways to help keep your children safe this summer.
Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults

By JONEL ALECCIA
May 26, 2024 9:22 am - Even as millions of older adults clamor for drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, monthly use of the medications soared in people aged 12 to 25.
How energy drinks can affect kids’ mental, physical health

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
May 21, 2024 10:57 pm - Energy drinks can cause cardiac issues and can actually produce the opposite effect of “giving energy.”
Tips for traveling with kids this summer

By Dr. Linda Vassmer
May 17, 2024 6:59 am - Traveling is fun, but children may need some help getting through the experience. Find out what can help make the trip fun for everyone.
70 years ago, school integration was a dream many believed could actually happen. It hasn't

By ANNIE MA
May 16, 2024 2:18 pm - WASHINGTON — Seventy years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled separating children in schools by race was unconstitutional. On paper, that decision — the fabled B...
How to support healthy mental and emotional development in your child

By Dr. Joan Jeung
May 12, 2024 8:41 am - Positive experiences and safe, stable relationships help children develop skills they need to manage their emotions, solve problems and develop connections with others.

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