There’s plenty for families to look forward to in 2026, from holidays inspired by the Winter Olympics and forthcoming ...

Create a game, get people of all ages involved, and make a habit of reading. Here’s what literacy experts say works best.

With the bigger family holidays behind us, the holiday school break is still in full swing, extending to at least Jan. 4 for ...

As soon as Thanksgiving ends I am ready to start binging holiday movies. Add a case of illness to that, and all the more so. While I’d love to share my favorite holiday hits with the whole family, ...

In that spirit, I’ve decided to go big and ask all the teachers in my life for ideas about gifts that will bring both joy and creative growth: What do they plan to give their children this year? After ...

The holidays will be a little brighter for children in foster care and those waiting to be adopted, thanks to Let It Be Us. The child welfare nonprofit, based in Barrington, will host both a Toy Drive ...

The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many children, it can cause mental health challenges. With the sights of colorful holiday lights and the smells of ...