2026
September
03,
2026
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10:48 AM
America/Chicago
Kids are back in school and their days are packed with activities. It's important to fuel their energy with healthy snack options.
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August
31,
2026
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07:32 AM
America/Chicago
Back-to-school season means enrolling kids in sports and activities. Parents should know the ins and outs so the child can get the most out of it.
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2025
January
15,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
The good news for parents: in most cases, your child doesn’t have to miss school and can be treated with over-the-counter remedies.
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January
08,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
There's a saying, “If it's too loud, you're too old.” But a recent study finds young people who display poor listening habits could have hearing problems sooner than later.
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2024
December
30,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Through editing with filters, body positioning and now even artificial intelligence, the photos you see on those you follow may not be an accurate representation of their life.
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December
04,
2024
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07:00 AM
America/Chicago
Shiny new toys will be lying under many Christmas trees this season, sure to bring joy to kids around the world. But inside these new and exciting things also lie dangerous pieces parents need to keep an eye on.
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November
20,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Lighthouse parenting is a concept that combines nurturing and rules while giving children space to grow and learn.
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November
06,
2024
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10:25 AM
America/Chicago
Pneumonia cases have drastically increased this year, but one group is getting hit harder than usual.
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November
04,
2024
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00:00 AM
America/Chicago
Pneumonia cases have drastically increased this year, but one group is getting hit harder than usual.
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October
03,
2024
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10:57 AM
America/Chicago
RSV season starts in October, and infants are most at risk in the pediatric population. Dr. Kinnera Are, a pediatrician with OSF HealthCare, shares how to protect your infants from RSV.
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September
16,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
When's the right time to switch your child's car seat from rear to front facing? A child passenger safety specialist with OSF HealthCare breaks down the safety recommendations.
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September
04,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Whether you're curled up on the couch or tucked away in bed late at night with a good mystery, experts say there's little doubt that reading is good for our health.
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August
29,
2024
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09:47 AM
America/Chicago
A new COVID-19 vaccine is available for Americans. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF, talks about the difference in the vaccine and where to get it.
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August
14,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Dr. Faheem Ahmad breaks down ways to stay safe in the grueling summer heat for high school athletes.
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August
12,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
As millions of kids return to school, so returns the spread of viruses. Hear how to best protect yourself and your family ahead of the school year.
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July
10,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Stomachaches are quite common in young children. It can be something simple that comes and goes quickly, or it could be something more severe.
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July
03,
2024
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09:04 AM
America/Chicago
OSF OnCall leaders say virtual urgent care is a great option this summer for minor illness and injuries, especially if you're away from home but want an OSF HealthCare provider.
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2023
November
29,
2023
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09:00 AM
America/Chicago
Kids in the classroom and packed holiday gatherings are a cocktail for sesasonal colds and viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Most symptoms are mild like a cold. You can have a fever, runny nose or cough. It can become …
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September
19,
2023
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Según un estudio publicado en Journal Pediatrics, la obesidad precoz puede provocar problemas de salud física y mental a lo largo de toda la vida.
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September
04,
2023
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08:13 AM
America/Chicago
Obesity early in life can lead to life-long physical and mental health challenges. Dr. Frank Han breaks down how to maintain a heart-healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.
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January
31,
2023
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09:18 AM
America/Chicago
A new report from the Pew Research Center says children's' mental health is a top concern for parents. It comes as kids have been getting their first taste of a post-COVID, normal school year. But some pandemic habits – staring at a screen all day, …
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2022
June
03,
2022
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11:01 AM
America/Chicago
Summer break shouldn't mean a break in daily activity. An OSF HealthCare pediatrician discusses how to help kids avoid the summer activity slide.
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