by Shannon Serpette Some people seem to be born with confidence, an unshakeable belief in their own awesomeness. I never had that while I was growing up...
ONE TASK by Katy Newton Naas My laptop rests on the kitchen counter. Beside me, potatoes boil on the stove and meat soaks in marinade. Behind me, my oldest son...
by Lori Ramsey What Age Can Children Be Left Home Alone? Unless you are a part of a family structure where one parent is always home and always available there...
Reporter: Shannon Serpette HENRY, Ill. – Faith Cravens of Henry had never heard of paracord jewelry until she saw a bracelet-making kit at a store late one...
by Angelina Newsom It’s no secret that there are unique challenges for families in the military. Not everyone is aware of exactly how grueling those challenges...
PRINCETON, ILL — Katrina Rudolph is on a mission to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award. Reported by Goldie Rapp To accomplish this, she’s been tasked with a...
by Amy Mullen If you have a child with ADHD like I do, you know you have a set of struggles to face other parents may not understand. Parenting a child with...
by Amy Mullen There are few children who go through school and graduate without encountering a bully of some sort. Even if they themselves are not bullied...
by Shannon Serpette Helping Kids Cope with Fears When I was in seventh grade, I spent two weeks terrified about a satanic ritual that was rumored to be...
by Ivy Locke In an age that seems to be marked by extreme situations and unforeseen circumstances, the uncertain nature of these times leaves most parents...
