Lurie Children’s Hospital – The Mommies Reviews

Survey Finds 1 in 3 Parents Not Getting Child Flu Shot This Season

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025Glenda C.

Preventive care is essential for keeping children healthy, and it becomes even more critical during cold and flu season. But a new nationwide survey from Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago finds 1 in 3 parents don’t plan on getting their child vaccinated against the flu this winter, most commonly because they believe their child simply […]

Screen Time Statistics Reveal How Parents Use Screens as Babysitters, Educators, and Entertainment Tools

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025Glenda C.

Lurie Children’s Hospital’s new report finds 49% of Parents Rely on Screens Daily, Often Due to Childcare Challenges CHICAGO, Ill. — The conversation around children’s screen time has evolved beyond “time limits.” In 2025, parents are navigating a complex digital relationship with screens serving as education tools, entertainment, and even stand-in babysitters during busy moments. […]