As parents, we can inspire an informed and engaged generation of citizens. If you haven’t made a family voting plan for the Nov. 5 election, there’s still time to register and participate together.

Aaron Lavender and Stephanie Kasprzak just published the children's book "Why We Vote." It will raise money for a housing project in Orchard East.

Voting is how the American people make their voices heard. It's also how we hire and fire our elected officials. That means technically the president works for us!

It’s important to teach kids why voting is important, so in Mommy Matters, here are five ways to teach your children about voting. First, do take your child with you to vote.