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COVID-19 Resources

Health

5 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for the COVID-19 Vaccine

Paige Twenter -
Have a shot-wary kid? Here’s how to prepare them.
Health

Omicron Variant: What Parents Need to Know

Paige Twenter -
The pronunciation doesn't matter — just know that the new variant is the most contagious COVID-19 strain so far.
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How to Navigate the Holidays as COVID-19 Lingers

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
With a little prep, you can safely celebrate the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 to 11 Receives Final Approval

Paige Twenter -
FDA Advisory Panel voted 17-0 to recommend the Pfizer vaccine.
Health

What to Do If Your Child Is Exposed to COVID-19

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Here are some tips and next steps to follow if your child is exposed.
Health

How to Help Kids Get Used to Being Around People Again

Amanda Rahn -
Families are navigating new types of anxieties.
Health

COVID-19 Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know

Wensday Von Buskirk -
We answer your questions.
Health

Kids Wearing Face Masks: Here’s What Parents Need to Know

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Tips and how to talk to kids about them.
Health

The Delta Variant: What Parents Should Know

Paige Twenter -
A Q&A with a Chicago infectious disease expert on the Delta variant.
Advice

Expanded Child Tax Credit: What Families Need to Know

Lori Orlinsky -
The new monthly child tax credit begins July 15.
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