Great Tips to Turn Kids into Regular Readers

With all the gizmos, gadgets and electronic media available these days, it can be tough for parents to get kids to sit down with good old-fashioned books. But regular reading, done for fun, is linked to better school performance.

Parents can establish good exercise habits with their kids

It's more important now than ever to instill good exercise and nutrition habits into children at a young age, area health and fitness experts agree.

GUEST COMMENTARY: The greatest gift a parent can receive

While taking a walk with the dog the other day, I recalled a somewhat obscure conversation I had with my mother about 25 years ago.

Inspired e-learning for kids

With so many e-books, apps and gadgets out on the market today, it's easier than ever to integrate learning into your child's play time.

Holiday activities can be educational as well

Many of the activities families already do over the holidays are the ideal occasions to incorporate lessons taught during the school year and keep kids' minds sharp while out of the classroom.

2013 And Beyond

The Parent Connection: What you can do to improve your child's education

A new study of the American family's "passion points" from Just Kids, Inc. reveals that most families (45 percent) agree schools and education are their top priority.

Standing up to bullying

There are measures parents and caregivers can take to help identify the signs of bullying and the anxiety it can induce so they can help their children manage through this difficult situation.

Serious fun for kids with serious illness

Every kid deserves the chance to be a kid; to laugh, play, explore and just have fun. But for kids with serious illnesses, those typical kid experiences can be hard to come by.

I Love Your House

Form and Function

Parents advised to 'abandon' children in order to secure mental health services

John and Amy, of Roselawn, decided their best option to get their 17-year-old son Zachary mental heath services was to "abandon" him. John said he now is relieved Zachary is getting the services he needs. "For me to take this neglect charge ... I would do it again in a heartbeat for any of m…

Parents advised to 'abandon' children in order to secure mental health services

John and Amy, of Roselawn, decided their best option to get their 17-year-old son Zachary mental heath services was to "abandon" him. John said he now is relieved Zachary is getting the services he needs. "For me to take this neglect charge ... I would do it again in a heartbeat for any of m…