Parents

Unit 5 adopted a standards-based practices model several years ago and is continuing to make improvements for teachers, students and parents. On Wednesday, presenters outlined the recommendations task forces made for elementary, middle and high schools.

YWCA McLean County has added a no-cost before and after-school care opportunity for low-income families with students who attend District 87’s Sheridan Elementary School. Meanwhile, parents and guardians get to take advantage of monthly educational seminars on topics like budgeting and finding employment.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an emotional toll on many, including single fathers and dads who don’t have full-time custody of their children. However,…

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…

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…

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…

The most popular baby names in Illinois last year? Noah and Olivia.The Social Security Administration has released Illinois' top five boys and girls names…