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CPSC urges parents to inspect and secure TVs, Furniture, and appliances in child-proofing efforts

Published: Sept. 25, 2010 @ 11 p.m.

Many parents and caregivers may not be aware that one of the top hidden hazards in the homes where young children live or visit is unsecured and unstable TVs, furniture and appliances.

Looking out for your child’s eyes

Published: Sept. 24, 2010 @ 11 p.m.

Nothing stops children's activities faster than vision problems. Kids can't play or perform to the best of their abilities if they can't see well. However, glasses can be cumbersome, and children may choose not to wear them.  

Girls on the Run gets girls out of the 'girl box'

Published: Sept. 22, 2010 @ 9:07 a.m.

A national program that builds confidence in young girls and teaches them life skills through running is catching on in the Springfield area.

Bugs in baby formula? Parents worried about recall

Published: Sept. 21, 2010 @ 7 p.m.

Worried parents are bombarding drugmaker Abbott Laboratories with phone calls about millions of containers of infant formula recalled because they might contain parts of beetles.

State urging proper use of child safety seats

Published: Sept. 17, 2010 @ 11:31 a.m.

Next week is National Child Safety Seat Week, and the state wants to make sure motorists know how to properly use them

Programs fighting kids' obesity can get new grants

Published: Sept. 02, 2010 @ 6 a.m.

Illinois schools and groups involved in helping kids create hands-on anti-obesity programs are eligible for new Heroes grants. Online: http://www.YSA.org/HEROES  

Backpack safety

Published: Sept. 01, 2010 @ 9:32 a.m.

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers the following tips to keep backpacks from causing harm to kids as they return to school:

Can you hear me now?

Published: Aug. 31, 2010 @ 10:35 a.m.

Tricia Henderson has a passion for music. The 16-year-old junior at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School plays guitar, bass and piano, and she wants to start her own band.  

Pediatricians group provides back-to-school advice

Published: Aug. 31, 2010 @ 10:33 a.m.

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. -- It's back-to-school time, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has some tips for kids and parents. A list of tips is on the academy's website at http://www.aap.org

ER visits for concussions soar among kid athletes

Published: Aug. 30, 2010 @ 8 p.m.

CHICAGO -- Emergency room visits for school-age athletes with concussions has skyrocketed in recent years, suggesting the intensity of kids' sports has increased along with awareness of head injuries. COLUMN: Young player's brain damage another danger from playing football

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