Suburban Parent
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What can we do as prevalence of diabetes steadily increases?
Apr 23, 2023 7:38 AM - Quarantining led to sedentary lifestyles and a decrease of routine medical care. The result? An exponential increase diabetes. Here's what you can do about it. -
Glenbard Parent Series to offer advice on skills essential for tweens and teens
Apr 18, 2023 11:24 PM - On Tuesday, May 2, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Middle School Superpowers: 12 Resilience Strategies to Help Tweens and Teens Reframe Setbacks and Gain Confidence" with author Phyllis Fagell. -
10 tips for parents to teach children about boundaries
Apr 16, 2023 10:01 AM - The statistics are sobering: One in three females and one in 20 males will experience sexual abuse or sexual assault by the time they reach age 17. -
Interpreting your child's nonverbal cues
Apr 9, 2023 9:48 AM - Expert studies have shown that up to 55% of our communication is nonverbal. So even the most attentive parent may sometimes miss what their children are trying to tell them. -
What to know about strep throat in children
Apr 2, 2023 7:00 AM - Cases of group A streptococcus, also known as strep throat, have been on the rise in Illinois. While this bacterial infection is most common in children during winter and early spring, people of all ages can contract strep throat at any time. -
Senate passes bill protecting kids who are social media 'influencers'
Mar 29, 2023 5:27 PM - The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that gives financial protection to children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media. -
Five topics parents and pediatricians discuss most often
Mar 26, 2023 8:32 AM - Every stage of a child's life brings new questions and concerns for parents and caregivers. We're here to share some of the topics we routinely discuss during visits. -
'Screenwise' author to speak on kids and technologyMar 22, 2023 12:58 PM - As part of its ongoing series, Glenview District 34 will offer a talk on children and their use of technology and devices, led by Dr. Devorah Heitner, an expert on young people's relationship with digital media and technology.
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Medication safety tips and poison prevention in young children
Mar 19, 2023 9:35 AM - Every year, about 50,000 U.S. children visit emergency rooms because they swallowed something potentially dangerous. The proportion of opioid-related poisonings in kids is on the rise, a new study shows. -
State commission accuses fathers' rights attorney Jeffery Leving of overbilling
Mar 16, 2023 3:16 PM - A Chicago lawyer known for his advocacy for fathers in custody cases has been accused of billing clients for thousands of dollars in fees that didn't match the value of the work his firm performed.
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