Teens are getting high using a common over-the-counter drug that can cause hallucinations and even death-and most are getting it from their own family's medicine cabinet.  Read more...

The first day of school is something between a shark tank and a speed dating session, and how kids make and maintain friendships is a huge part of their social and academic success.  Read more...

Holmes Elementary School in Oak Park is taking steps like replacing Styrofoam serving containers at lunch with reusable items and planting a school vegetable garden.  Read more...

Visit any toy store and you’ll find a dizzying array of technology toys that claim to teach kids the skills they’ll need to excel in school. But we have to ask: Do they work?  Read more...

We asked readers what they learned when their kids started school. Our favorite: the subtle difference in taste between glue and paste.  Read more...

The beginning of a new school year is a great time to evaluate your morning routine. Try these simple tips to reduce stress and help your family make it out the door.  Read more...

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Back-to-school shopping can take a chunk out of your hard-earned dollars - but only if you let it. With a little planning and savvy shopping, it can be realistic for your family.  Read more...

Peanut butter snacks, almond cookies, milk at lunch time: Classrooms can be dangerous for kids with food allergies. Here are 5 tips from the woman behind the"Nut-Free Mom" blog.  Read more...

Crystal Lake mom Carolyn Starks wants to help your kids love reading and writing. But if her new publishing company’s books just give them a laugh, that’s good, too.  Read more...

"Slow reading," promoted by an english professor at the University of New Hampshire, suggests that students get more enjoyment out of and have greater success with reading when they slow down.  Read more...

TreeRing is a digital publishing company that uses technology to create yearbooks for schools that parents can customize.  Read more...

One moment she’s the cuddly kid you’ve always known, the next she is a surly face you barely recognize at the dinner table. No matter how prepared we think we are, the changes that occur in middle school still catch us a bit off balance.  Read more...

Scoliosis, often diagnosed in adolescents age 10-18, occurs when the spine abnormally curves from side to side. Schools don't have to check your child anymore - so you should.  Read more...

For schools that cater specifically to children on the autism spectrum, one mantra remains constant: Try everything.  Read more...