As summer kicks off, many parents wonder; how do I keep my kids off screens and mentally active without breaking the bank? Karina Slaughter, Chief Early Learning Officer at Chicago Commons is here to ...

While kindergarten is meant to be a gentle, low-stress introduction to formal schooling, it’s a critically important milestone for little learners, who are developing at an astounding pace.

The majority of parents aspire to raise happy, self-reliant, driven, compassionate, and self-motivated kids. It's normal to feel that we must always be doing more to achieve this, whether it's ...

Teachers in Aurora identify ten key developmental markers that signal preschool readiness, from emotional regulation to social curiosity. Recognizing these signs helps parents time enrollment ...