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23
Feb
2021
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12:35 PM
America/Chicago
his wasn’t a minor inconvenience, but this was going to require immediate intervention.”After learning the devastating news, Ashlea began reading stories from other families whose children were cared for by Cook Children’s Heart Center. Still, the news was hard to process.“It ...
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10
Feb
2021
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11:01 AM
America/Chicago
react harshly. Teaching forgiveness will also teach a child to accept their own mistakes and build their confidence.8. Create a Love for ReadingStart reading to your child during infancy. Many studies show children who are read to early and consistently have increased school success. Some studies al ...
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04
Feb
2021
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11:34 AM
America/Chicago
from others, wash your hands and wear a mask. When people are yelling at the TV or taking a break to eat or drink, there is always a possibility of spreading COVID-19. Dr. Whitworth reminds everyone, “Cloth, paper or N95 masks keep secretions in so you don't share germs with others around ...
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15
Dec
2020
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10:25 AM
America/Chicago
sharp while on break, too.Create an “okay to get messy” area where your child can play freely with the slime you made together.Encourage reading by having them build a reading den or fort where they can cuddle up with a good book.Make a homemade board game. Another use for those empty c ...
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11
Dec
2020
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14:33 PM
America/Chicago
it. Brandon, age 10Q4: Would you get the COVID-19 vaccine if it was an option?YES! Willow, age 13Oh yes, I want a lessened chance of getting it or spreading it. LJ, age 10Yeah, I’d probably get it. (then she said to her mom, “Did I pass?!”) Kennedy, age 8Yes. Tinsley, age 5Yes, if ...
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09
Dec
2020
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15:53 PM
America/Chicago
ven organizations are working to prevent the end of the pandemic. We really need to be very careful and make sure that the things that we're reading or watching on social media are evidence-based. These vaccinations are going through the same – and even greater – rigor ...
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23
Nov
2020
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12:13 PM
America/Chicago
works.”Mentor MindsetUpon retirement, Dr. Dambro will set her sights on time with her family and fostering her love of gardening, entertaining, reading and travel. She says the time is right for her and those she’s passing the torch to.“I’ve really had a very happy career,&rd ...
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06
Oct
2020
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10:45 AM
America/Chicago
tivities.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is discouraging trick-or-treating nationwide, calling it a high-risk activity for spreading COVID-19. They’re also dissuading trunk-or-treat events (where treats are distributed from trunks of cars in parking lots), indoor parti ...
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12
Sep
2020
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12:35 PM
America/Chicago
t be used in children under 6 months. 2) Placement in the canal matters. Read the directions and follow them. 3) Excess earwax can cause an incorrect reading.
5. Forehead thermometers (temporal)
This is the preferred method for most kids 3 months and over, particularly for screening when ...
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19
Aug
2020
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10:59 AM
America/Chicago
ou know the proper precautions that should still be taken.
Stay informed: The information coming from school districts is immense. Make sure you are reading any communications that your school is putting out. Consider attending any virtual meetings which are discussing the preparations the school h ...
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