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College of Education and Human Development experts share literacy activities and guidance for caregivers while school’s out for the summer As summer comes to an end, some parents and caregivers may ...

“When school is out and the cicadas sing,” the best part of summer begins: cookout time. Crowded with aunts, uncles and ...

With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...

It’s a summer day and it's too hot to play outside. Your child is glued to a screen, content to spend their day with air-conditioning and digital media. Sound familiar? It’s the time of year when many ...

We all know the best book recommendations come from that literary friend, the one who knows every buzzy new release, as well as gems from under-the-radar writers. WBEZ asked seven Chicago-area authors ...

Stephen King's "Never Flinch" is one of the best beach reads for summer 2025, featuring recurring King character Holly Gibney. Summer is for going to the beach, hitting the pool and soaking up the sun ...

Looking for ways to keep the kids active and entertained this summer without hearing “I’m bored” every five minutes?Today, we ...

Summer fun doesn’t have to mean spending big and the new KELOLAND Living Fun Book proves it. It’s packed with deals to local attractions and activities that make getting out and enjoying the season ...

Amanda McKay shows ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander a few patriotic themed books plus upcoming events from Effingham Public ...