Tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery, a prominent doctors’ group said.
Infants’ tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, American Academy of Pediatrics says
Category: Parenting and Family
First lawsuit under new Illinois Fertility Fraud Act illustrates challenges in proving claims, crafting legislation
Champaign doctor who provided treatments in 1970s was accused of providing own sperm to impregnate patient.
Dove’s Nest cabin provides free lakeside respite for patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families
The Wisconsin cabin offers relaxation and recreation, such as a pontoon boat, paddleboarding, kayaking, barbecuing and making s’mores.
Heidi Stevens: ‘Childless cat lady’ attacks on Kamala Harris betray a deep misunderstanding about what it means to be pro-family
If you want to elect someone based on how they’ll answer the concerns of parents and families, look at their policy proposals for the concerns of children and families.
Heidi Stevens: What if the assassination attempt on former President Trump shifts the tide on gun laws?
What if the pithy memes about wishing our nation cared as much about third-graders as it does about presidential ears turned into more than memes?
New South Side community arts space and its literary festival are ‘remixing the narrative’ on youths and reading
The simple red and white exterior of the BiB Community Arts Space belies the treasure trove found inside. Blue and silver star-shaped balloons cling to a storefront that looks like a candy shop for kids in the Roseland neighborhood. But the center at 119 E. 107th St. is a bookstore and a safe space where […]
Student barbers add reversing opioid overdoses to their list of skills
The next generation of barbers, hair stylists are poised to provide information about drug abuse to clients and to administer Narcan.
New parents in Baltimore could get a $1,000 ‘baby bonus’ under a proposal to fight child poverty
New parents in Baltimore could receive a $1,000 “baby bonus” if voters approve a proposal that aims to help reduce childhood poverty from birth with a modest one-time cash payment.
Chicago family copes with ‘absolute nightmare’ two years after sister fatally stabbed in Back of the Yards
Melony and Sarah Bustamante carefully placed colorful trinkets and flowers at their younger sister’s grave. Amy was an artist, they said, so she’d appreciate the effort. The bright pink flamingos were one of Amy’s favorite animals. She might have found the rainbow flowers that blow in the breeze comforting because she was gay. Melony’s daughter painted the pink and yellow butterfly statue specifically for her tía, they said. “Amy loved to draw and paint so much — she would do it everywhere,” Sarah, 34, recounted during a recent visit to St. Mary’s Cemetery in Evergreen Park while surrounded by a […]
Early closure at 31st Street Beach over holiday weekend after recent fatal shootings
Citing “ongoing and escalating” violence there in recent weeks, 4th Ward Ald. Lamont Robinson has successfully lobbied for the early closure of 31st Street Beach over the holiday weekend. The beach will have a boosted police presence, new fencing and cameras. Bag checks and “heavily enforced” towing of illegally parked cars nearby has already been in place and will continue, Robinson said on social media this week. In a statement, the Chicago Police Department confirmed it will “have additional resources in place” at beaches across the city, and said some “may be temporarily closed to maintain public safety and limit […]