Chicago Parent – Claire Charlton
From day one with a new baby, a parent’s job is a busy one. Each day, in the midst of diapers and feeding — and later, backpacks and school — parents make dozens of decisions about their child’s health and well-being. But one thing is certain: As a parent, you have more influence over your child’s health than you might realize, and that influence can extend far beyond the typical 18 years your child will live at home.