Dental care for low-income children
PHOTO metrocreativeconnection.com In children, tooth decay is the biggest problem that dentists see. “Twenty percent of kids have 80 percent of the cavities,” said Dr. Mary-Margaret Looker, dental director at Central Counties Health Centers, Inc., in Springfield, which provides preventative dental services to low-income patients. “Oral health is important to overall health,” she said. “The…
The best children’s books of 2015
Ah, bedtime. Where parents read and reread old favorite books and rejoice when new classics are found. If you’re looking for a respite from Goodnight Moon and Golden Books starring Disney and Pixar characters, we’ve got you covered. We’ve consulted both national critics and Springfield-area librarians – all have recommendations to expand and enrich story…
Parents need wills
If you are a parent, you need a will. Even though you’re young and healthy, even though your mortality might be the farthest thing from your mind, even though right now you’d rather spend the money on something else. You need a will because at the end of the day, you’re mortal, and when you…
Children in groups make better decisions
PHOTO metrocreativeconnection.com A new University of Illinois study has found that practice working on group projects might help children become better decision makers. In the study, published in the American Educational Research Journal, collaborative work was compared with direct instruction to measure how well students could make reasoned decisions and apply their skills in a…
Three months of things to do
The Minnesota Ballet brings the story of Cinderella and her evil stepsisters to life on March. 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center in Decatur. Lap Sit StoriesFeb 18–May 11, 11am Mon. Every Mon. For babies 0-18 months and their parents. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900. Thursday Stories Feb 18–May…
