Constitution Day Festival promises lots of family fun at the Lake County History Center

Featuring a reenactment of the first Constitutional Convention, a Gatling and musket gun demonstration, Deepwood Special Olympics dancers and singers, folk tavern music, food and more. Read More »

Mommy Chronicles: Driver’s ed for parents

Even the most calm parent can turn into an anxiety-ridden control freak when their child begins to learn to drive! Read More »

InMotion continues to create hope for people with Parkinson's disease

Rather than offering a single exercise class, InMotion offers multiple programs designed to complement each other, providing clients with the best outcomes. Read More »

Keeping an eye on your child’s vision health

School-aged children should have their eyes examined every one–two years. Children with uncorrected vision conditions face many barriers in life academically, socially and athletically. Read More »

Clean Water Fest returns September 21

Clean water lovers unite for wastewater treatment plant tours, lab tours, huge utility trucks, activities, education and lots of free fun. It’s the #1 event in the #2 business. Read More »

Video games can actually be beneficial to kids

Playing video games, with a parent’s guidance on the time spent playing and the quality of games, has been shown to boost children’s cognitive, social, fine motor and emotional development. Read More »

10 ways to help the new kid in school

Teach your kids to look out for the new kids, not look past them. Read More »

From kindergarten to college: your guide to navigating school transitions

Transitions are tough on kids and parents. Here's what you need to know to help your child successfully navigate school milestones––and what to watch for each step of the way. Read More »

Transitioning back to school

As families prepare their students for the school season, educators weigh in on best practices for managing the transition back to school. Read More »

Thrifty back-to-school shopping tips

Thrift shopping as a back-to-school shopping alternative is becoming more popular as parents recognize the social, environmental and personal impact that secondhand shopping can have. Read More »