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When you’re a parent, things come at you so fast that you’re lucky just to keep up. But a noted psychologist who’s speaking in Bloomington this week said…
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Here’s something you don’t hear every day: Child care in Illinois just got more affordable.Years after a sharp decline in enrollment, the state is now…
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When is it safe to leave your kids home alone?It’s one of the trickiest questions that parents face as their children grow up. The right age depends on…
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Two big things are on the horizon for Illinois' child care system.The first is an increase in the state's minimum wage, which will rise from $8.25 to $15…
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Editor’s note: This is the second story in a three-part series about child care issues in central Illinois. Part 1 focused on the cost of care. Part 3…
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Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series about child care issues in central Illinois. You can also read Part 2 (on gaps in care) and Part 3…
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A recent study co-authored by an Illinois State University professor finds that college-aged adults who were helicopter parented are less likely to get…