Going back to school can be difficult. There are ways for parents to help their student transition smoothly between new schools and from summer break back to school. Angie Winkler, the adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program Coordinator at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital, says parents can identify and address problems that may arise such as depression or excessive stress.
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An event held Saturday on the city's South Side urged kids to start the new school year off right.
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Summer break is over, and as students head back to school, many are also returning to their athletic schedules. But staying fit isn't just a matter of working out. Nutrition is also important.
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It's time to head back to school, and that means back to training sessions for student athletes.
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College classes are starting back up for the fall, and that means it is time to crown the nation's top party school.
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Monday was back-to-school day for thousands of college students in Chicago as fall classes at the City Colleges of Chicago began.
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The safety of school children is in their hands of school bus drivers who have to contend with many obstacles. The job can be very stressful, making proper training for drivers very important.
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The National Retail Federation reports that the average family spends more than $688 to gear up their child with supplies during the academic year.
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The new school year is here, which makes fueling kids for the busy school day a priority for families.
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More and more schools are outfitting their students with laptops and other digital devices.
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It's Techno Dad Mike Ferrara has some high-tech and affordable products that are perfect for the new college students on campus or in their dorm rooms.
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Classes resumed Monday at the city's year-round schools. Students returned to a longer school day amid uncertainty because teacher contract negotiations are still in progress.
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Thousands of students in the Chicago area are starting college for the first time this fall, a major step in life.
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Singer Jennifer Hudson and her family plan to hand out free school supplies to 5,000 inner city students Tuesday.
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It can be heard to transition your kids from summer season into the new school year. But Time Out Chicago Kids can help.
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Brad Spirrison of Appolicious, a mobile app discovery service, shows us the best educational apps for students and educators.
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About a third of Chicago's public school students are getting ready for their first day of classes Monday in the district's so-called Track E schools.
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It doesn't matter what grade your child is going into this fall, there's at least one high-tech tool they'll both want and need this year.
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College is an exciting time for young people ready to embrace their independence, but what should students and parents know about safety before heading off to campus?
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Sara R. Fisher, co-Founder of 2 Moms Media, visits ABC7 Chicago with helpful tips on how to save on school supplies.
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College is an exciting time for young people ready to embrace their independence, but what should students and parents know about safety before heading off to campus?
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The 83rd annual Bud Billiken Parade and picnic in Chicago stepped off Saturday morning on Martin Luther King Drive and featured performers, politicians and a message for students.
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Heading off to college? In addition to clothes, sheets, and computer, you may also be thinking about a small refrigerator for the dorm room.
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Back-to school electronics used to mean a scientific calculator or something like it.
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The calendar may say August 1, but it is time for some students to go back to school.
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Preparations for the start of the school year are underway at Chicago Public Schools.
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The calendar may say August 1, but it is time for some students to go back to school.
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