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• Beyond Goo-Goo & Gaa-Gaa: The Power of Talking to Your Little One

  Little ones look to their caregivers for signs and cues to inform them on how to respond to what is going on around them.

• When Your Child Is Scared to Poop on the Potty

  Our experts provide a progressive plan to get your child to poop on the potty.

• Parenting Teens in the Age of Social Media

  the demands of parenting this generation of teenagers are unique, most notably because of social media.

• How to Talk to Your Kids, Tweens and Teens about Racism

  Conversations about racism between parents and children should start early and continue frequently.

• 8 Activities to Keep Kids Entertained (And Learning) While At Home

  Our Activity Coordinators in the Department of Family Services share activities that parents can do alongside their kids that facilitate active, engaged learning.

• Risks and Long-Term Effects of Marijuana Use

  With Illinois permitting the sale of recreational marijuana, it’s important for parents to know the risks and long-term effects of marijuana use.

• Antibiotic Overuse: Here’s Why You Should Care

  As stewards of CDC’s mission, Lurie Children’s encourages and promotes proper use of antibiotics. 

• Safe Sleeping Tips for Newborns & Infants

  Prevent the tragedy of losing a child during sleep. Read about the importance of safe sleep for newborns and infants.

• Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep?

  How much sleep do kids need? It is important to know about common factors that affect sleep. Learn more about healthy sleep habits that you can build.

• Confronting the Issue of Childhood Bullying

  Up to a third of our nation’s youth are bullied at school. This is not including the 1 in 6 children who are also bullied online.

• Most Parents Give Kids the Wrong Dose of Medicine

  A recent study found that parents are unintentionally making at least one dosing error when administering medicine to a child.

• Sleep Training Tips from Dr. Marc Weissbluth

  Follow these four sleep training steps and both you and your baby will make it through the night refreshed and rejuvenated.