My son is smarter than me, and that's a good thing
10:33 AM - January 18
Jennifer Wheeler Wood is being schooled by her son but that's just fine with her.
Chicago family sees the value in traveling abroad with children
2:00 PM - December 14
13 countries in five years for little Vivien.
The uptight bakers and the boy
3:18 PM - December 3
Holiday cookies bring family together—within reason.
Connecting through crafting
2:54 PM - November 1
A mom chooses to look beyond the mess and use crafting as a way to build a strong, lasting connection with her daughter.
One Chicago family searches Disney for an iconic mouse
4:33 PM - October 29
Christopher Garlington makes the mistake of telling his kids about a DisneyWorld secret.
How to live forever—a primer
4:02 PM - October 29
Marianne Walsh's family joins the Chicago Wellness program, going against her diet of Nutella and leftover pizza.
Saying goodbye to the family dog
11:10 AM - October 9
Reflecting on Bella's life before illness, and her permanent mark on the family's lives.
Modern day Chicago supermom
1:56 PM - September 25
Collett Hudecek knows a little recognition for her working mom balancing act goes a long way.
Mom sees something bigger as son goes camping for the first time
1:54 PM - September 6
When it comes to children with special needs going away from home for the first time, there are plenty of worries. One mom finds out there is so much more to think about.
How to survive working from home with a family
2:48 PM - August 29
Working from home isn't always as easy as it sounds.
