Tellin' Tales Theatre, a mentoring program that pairs middle-school kids and adults with disabilities, takes on the economy in its latest production, "Six Stories Up in the Economy," which runs Oct. 16-25.  Read more...

Ghosts, witches, black cats and bats may fight for the spotlight this time of year, but the pumpkin reigns supreme as the season’s ultimate icon of harvest time and Halloween.  Read more...

Two years after donating my egg to Robyn, I've realized I also received a gift -- a healthy child who will carry my genes even though I'm not technically her mother.  Read more...

With a fatal mutation in her own genetic code, one couple finds a way to make their family complete.  Read more...

Eeeeek! You’ve received an invitation to a Halloween party where parents have to dress up. While you may have spent days—even weeks—planning your child’s costume, you have no idea what to wear yourself.  Read more...

When relationships crumble, what you can do to protect your kids' safety.  Read more...

It may seem impossible to "civilize" a 1-year-old, but Dr. Harvey Karp swears by his toddler-taming techniques. Recently, Chicago Parent had the opportunity to chat with Karp one-on-one about how to raise a happy toddler.  Read more...

The best way to protect kids is to teach them to protect themselves online. Here's how.  Read more...

One in seven women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. But there are steps you can take to minimize your chances of getting sick -- and catch it early if you do.  Read more...

When Jenny R. Turner’s two sons were diagnosed with multiple food allergies, the stay-at-home mom quickly became her family’s short-order cook. What she discovered can help your family, too.  Read more...

It's the most important meal of the day, but as any parent knows, getting your kids to eat a healthy breakfast isn't always easy. We'll show you how.  Read more...