When 9-year-old Jamel Myles killed himself in August after his mom says he was bullied, his death made national headlines. While the outcome of his tragic case is uncommon, the bullying he endured is not. In fact, the nonprofit organization National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment says someone bullies a child every seven minutes. […]
The weather is finally cooling off, which means if you haven’t already stocked up on fall clothes for your kiddos, you’re probably scrambling to now! Support these local stores and sites to kick off the school year with a very important lesson: Shopping small is always in fashion. For the Littles Earth Cadets (online) Not […]
In a viral social media post shared on the eve of move-in day, San Diego State University encouraged incoming freshmen students to let their parents take pictures, make their bed, and embarrass them because “[a]s you start the new chapter of your life, they are also starting the new chapter of theirs. And believe it or […]
STEM, the acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math, has been a hot buzzword for years now. It’s a rapidly expanding job field and a crucially important part of education … but more than that, the explosion of everything STEM-related means that there are more cool educational toys on the market than ever before. From […]
In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our […]
In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our […]
Wondering why your teen is on Instagram instead of studying for an upcoming test? Frustrated with a kid who spends more time playing video games than practicing for the upcoming game? Parents want their kids to reach their full potential, and sometimes it all comes down to motivation. There’s a lot of conflicting advice out […]
Wondering why your teen is on Instagram instead of studying for an upcoming test? Frustrated with a kid who spends more time playing video games than practicing for the upcoming game? Parents want their kids to reach their full potential, and sometimes it all comes down to motivation. There’s a lot of conflicting advice out […]
“No parent is full of more false hope than one with a new chore chart,” declared Simon Holland’s viral tweet that had parents everywhere laughing and nodding in agreement. For a household to function, there are chores that need to be done. But trying to get your kids to help you accomplish them can be […]
Opinions about marijuana are changing. Greater social acceptance is evidenced by the drug’s legalization in some states, calls for decriminalization by politicians in others, and even Kathy Bates’ new television series “Disjointed,” about the owner of a Los Angeles cannabis dispensary. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States by teens […]
