Kid-size strategy planned for children's COVID vaccinations: smaller needles, no mass vax sites
Approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages five to 11 could happen when the CDC meets November 2nd and 3rd. Within hours, the Biden administration says doses will be shipped to providers.
Approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages five to 11 could happen when the CDC meets November 2nd and 3rd. Within hours, the Biden administration says doses will be shipped to providers.
Tips to help prevent child bullying
Mental health therapist Christina Furnival dishes out helpful tips to help reduce child bullying.
Mental health therapist Christina Furnival dishes out helpful tips to help reduce child bullying.
Fourth child tax credit payment goes out this week: What parents need to know
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
5 NICU nurses in Chicago suburbs all give birth within one month
The five nurses at Advocate Children's Hospital – Oak Lawn all gathered recently so their newborns could meet one another.
The five nurses at Advocate Children's Hospital – Oak Lawn all gathered recently so their newborns could meet one another.
StoryFile allows the most-treasured family stories to stay alive and vibrant
Heather Maio-Smith from StoryFile talks about how they are helping preserve family memories and document stories that would otherwise be forgotten.
Heather Maio-Smith from StoryFile talks about how they are helping preserve family memories and document stories that would otherwise be forgotten.
Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween
Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
Diaper shortage hits US amid COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues
The National Diaper Bank Network said the country has a diaper shortage with nearly 33% of American families in need of the baby item.
The National Diaper Bank Network said the country has a diaper shortage with nearly 33% of American families in need of the baby item.
Tips for protecting your child from cyberbullying
Technology expert Shibani Joshi dishes out helpful tips for parents looking to protect their children from cyberbullying as screen time has dominated much of the pandemic.
Technology expert Shibani Joshi dishes out helpful tips for parents looking to protect their children from cyberbullying as screen time has dominated much of the pandemic.
Happy 100th Birthday to Mary Lucarini of Chicago Heights
Mary Lucarini lives in the same house where she was born, and is old enough to remember Al Capone hanging around the neighborhood.
Mary Lucarini lives in the same house where she was born, and is old enough to remember Al Capone hanging around the neighborhood.
Warning signs that your teen is in an abusive relationship
Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober lists warning signs that your children may be in an unhealthy and abusive relationship.
Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober lists warning signs that your children may be in an unhealthy and abusive relationship.
Disney Cruise Line faces $20M lawsuit over alleged sexual assault of 3-year-old girl
A Vermont couple said their toddler was sexually assaulted by an older child passenger while attending the cruise’s daycare facility.
A Vermont couple said their toddler was sexually assaulted by an older child passenger while attending the cruise’s daycare facility.
Newlyweds talk about their experience getting married on the Mag Mile
Gabe and Tiffany Acevedo join Good Day Chicago to talk about their "magnificent" wedding this weekend underneath the Wrigley Building sky bridge.
Gabe and Tiffany Acevedo join Good Day Chicago to talk about their "magnificent" wedding this weekend underneath the Wrigley Building sky bridge.
Pfizer-BioNTech to submit children COVID-19 vaccine data in ‘days’ for approval
Pfizer-BioNTech hopes younger children could soon get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer-BioNTech hopes younger children could soon get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago and suburban hospitals tell parents: Don't bring your child to ER unless they really need it
Of course, there are reasons to go to the ER with your kid, and those reasons include: Newborns with fevers over 100.4 degrees, severe chest pains, trouble breathing, large burns or broken bones, seizures, changes in the ability to speak or move, and thoughts of harming oneself or others.
Of course, there are reasons to go to the ER with your kid, and those reasons include: Newborns with fevers over 100.4 degrees, severe chest pains, trouble breathing, large burns or broken bones, seizures, changes in the ability to speak or move, and thoughts of harming oneself or others.
Students protest after lacrosse coach is fired, apparently because she is married to a woman
Students at Benet Academy in Lisle said that Amanda Kammes was offered the job and had been filling out paperwork when she listed her wife as an emergency contact. The students described Kammes as well-liked and well-qualified for the job.
Students at Benet Academy in Lisle said that Amanda Kammes was offered the job and had been filling out paperwork when she listed her wife as an emergency contact. The students described Kammes as well-liked and well-qualified for the job.
Tips for protecting your children in lieu of Baby Safety Awareness Month
Nikki Felming from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission dishes out tips for keeping your young children safe.
Nikki Felming from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission dishes out tips for keeping your young children safe.
Expect toy shortages and higher prices this Christmas, experts warn
While many toys are relatively inexpensive to produce, they are often shipped long distances – sometimes halfway around the world. That means shipping can be 30 to 40 percent of the total cost of a toy. And shipping prices have skyrocketed.
While many toys are relatively inexpensive to produce, they are often shipped long distances – sometimes halfway around the world. That means shipping can be 30 to 40 percent of the total cost of a toy. And shipping prices have skyrocketed.
Illinois offering three months of free childcare to some parents
The state of Illinois is also paying $1,000 bonuses to childcare workers, which they will get sometime between October and March.
The state of Illinois is also paying $1,000 bonuses to childcare workers, which they will get sometime between October and March.
Illinois police warn parents against popular back-to-school photo trend
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
Zoe Koz, who was nation’s third smallest baby, now a senior in high school
The nation's third smallest baby ever to survive is now a senior at Plainfield Central High School.
The nation's third smallest baby ever to survive is now a senior at Plainfield Central High School.