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How parents (and kids) can stay sane over the holidays
“We must remember that kids are flexible,” psychologist says. “Often we as parents are more attached to our traditions than our kids."
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‘If I can’t find someone to take care of them, how would I work to provide for them?’ U. of C. study highlights child care barriers in Chicago’s Latino communities.
A University of Chicago Chapin Hall study shows 86% of Latino families in Illinois live in child care deserts. COVID-19 has amplified the challenges.
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‘My students are struggling’: Joint pain, migraines, vision impairment and mental health are impacting student wellness during remote learning.
Remote learning has been a challenging adjustment for many students. "Kids are hurting in all kinds of ways," says a Loyola University researcher.
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‘There’s not balance:’ Single parents struggle with being the sole decider, caregiver and teacher
Without the aid of someone to share the emotional and logistical work, single parents are juggling more than just online schooling and work from home.
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Moms and daughters growing closer during coronavirus pandemic, survey finds: ‘I could see her, really, really see her.’
A new anthropology survey of 500 U.S. moms shows the relationship between mother and daughter is growing more connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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‘TikTok seems too good to be true.’ Internet experts say there are reasons for users to worry.
‘TikTok seems too good to be true.' Internet experts say there are reasons for users to worry.
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For some Chicago families, diapers and other baby items are tough to find or afford amid pandemic. ‘There’s certainly a desperate need.'
Another high-priced shortage during the pandemic? Diapers and other baby supplies. On a recent afternoon, a Chicago organization gave away almost a thousand diapers in less than an hour.
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Can children get on a plane? What if a parent gets sick? Coronavirus creates custody issues — and some silver linings
Coronavirus creates challenges for custody agreements, as divorced parents in Chicago grapple with the best way to handle stay-at-home dilemmas.
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Working parents are suddenly also acting as teachers. Here are tips from one homeschooling mom.
Parents who are suddenly trying to both work from home and keep kids learning can use these tips from a homeschooling mom.
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If you’re taking your temperature because of the coronavirus, 98.6 isn’t the normal body temperature anymore
Researchers have known normal body temperature is actually lower than 98.6 and can vary by gender, size, age, time of day and other factors.
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10 summer camps in the Chicago area you can still get your kids into
It's not too late to get your kids into summer camp in the Chicago area.
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Teens love the video app TikTok, but others are worried about privacy and graphic content
TikTok is a major new outlet for self-expression, one proudly home to the silly, the loud and the weird
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40 things to do with the kids in the Chicago area in March
Fun events and activities to do with the kids in March in the Chicago area.
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10 things to do with toddlers in the Chicago area
10 fun events and activities to do with toddlers in the Chicago area.
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Commentary: Our daughter isn’t eating mango quinoa salads just yet, but food therapy has helped our picky eater
Food therapy helps change kids' attitudes about eating and empowers them.
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40 things to do in the Chicago area with the kids in February
15 family activities in Chicago in February 2020.
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Things to do indoors with the kids in the Chicago area
10 places to take the kids in the Chicago area for indoor fun.
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Things to do with the kids in the Chicago area in January 2020
Family activities in the Chicago area in January 2020.
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25 things to do in the Chicago area with the kids this winter
25 winter things to do with the kids in the Chicago area.
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40 things to do in the Chicago area with the kids in December
40 things to do in the Chicago area with the kids in December.