Articles filed under Suburban Parent
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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. -
Why the COVID-19 vaccine for children is more important than ever
Dec 4, 2021 7:00 AM - One thing is universal with parents -- their No. 1 concern is the health and safety of their children. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the typical level of parental worry; many parents just take it one day at a time as the virus and its effects on our local and global community continue to evolve. -
Children can get two vaccines at the same visit
Nov 28, 2021 9:43 AM - Children ages 5 years and older who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination can get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine at the same visit. -
Should your kids get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Nov 20, 2021 7:00 AM - For millions of parents, the recently approval of COVID-19 vaccines for children has been eagerly awaited and they're wasting no time. However, some parents might be hesitant for a variety of reasons. -
'Unprecedented' reports of bullying, bias seen against LGBTQ students
Nov 17, 2021 4:33 PM - Advocacy organizations across the state have received an "unprecedented" number of reports of bullying, harassment and discrimination against LGBTQ students, a coalition of groups said at a virtual news conference.
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Many myths exist about kids and the COVID-19 vaccine
Nov 7, 2021 7:21 AM - This month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the Pfizer vaccine for kids 5-11. We are extremely confident in the safety and efficacy of this vaccine and encourage parents to vaccinate their eligible children as soon as possible.
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