How to Help New High School Grads Transition into Adulthood

StatePoint

Transitioning from high school to the next life stage can be a time of excitement for young people, but it can also be a time filled with unce…

Credit Education: An Important Ingredient for Homeownership

StatePoint

There's a good reason why many people dream of owning a home. Homeownership offers benefits such as stable monthly payments and the opportunit…

Keep Kids Busy, Learning This Summer

Family Features

Make summer a time to explore their interests. Plan trips and activities that keep them learning and enjoying their favorite topics.

Illinois' efforts to close language gap in preschools may not be enough for some

Ashleigh M. Joplin Medill News Service

Back in the '80s Allen Rosales could be found at the back of his preschool classroom. Not because he was in trouble, but because that is where…

Local Clinical Psychologist Publishes New Book on Children's Social and Emotional Development

Ashley Boyer Times Correspondent

During pre-school and kindergarten classes, children learn their ABCs and how to count, but it also is an important time in a child's social a…

Civil War Trail brings local history to life

Carrie Rodovich Times Correspondent

Although Northwest Indiana is hundreds of miles from any major battlefield of the Civil War, the area is rich with history from the era.

No age limit in searching one's history

Christine Bryant Times Correspondent

Family histories can be full of surprises, with mysteries and secrets that lay dormant for decades unlocked nowadays by the click of a mouse.

Getting a peek at the presidency

Carrie Steinweig Times Correspondent

Several presidents have ties to the Midwest and for those who are eager to learn more, there are exhibits that outline their lives and careers.

Challenger Center inspires love of space exploration

Jennifer Pallay Times Correspondent

Challenger Learning Center students explore outer space while still on Earth but thanks to that experience, many start setting their sights to…

Gary student's winning essay

This excerpt from the winning essay by Brytnie Jones, a student within the Gary Schools, was chosen out of 21 submissions on the topic: "Impos…

Science Can Be Fun

Family Features

Here are a few ideas that you can use to help your kids love learning about science.

Potty Training Tips for Parents

Family Features

While it's definitely a time-consuming process with many ups and downs, the right equipment and new, on-the-go tools can help make potty train…

Math is anything but boring at NYC's newest museum

KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press

This is how math is presented at New York City's brand-new Museum of Mathematics, the only museum of its kind in the United States and a place…