It can be tempting to pull the curtain down and keep your kids off the web altogether, but it's a bad idea. Here's why.  Read more...

Many have tried to put classic verse to compose music, but none has done it with the style, sensitivity and emotion found on two re-releases from producer Ted Jacobs.  Read more...

Remember theater in Chicago before kids? You know, when you went to shows and didn’t cringe at swear words and sexual innuendos? Then you'll love "Billy Elliot, The Musical."  Read more...

Unlike my memories of Adler in the early 1980s, today’s Adler is a bright, fun-filled museum where we’ve spent many happy hours exploring various interactive exhibits. This year, Adler introduced two new reasons all ages can enjoy the visit.  Read more...

An exhibit exploring the mythical basis for the Percy Jackson series makes its world premiere at the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago's Greektown.  Read more...

This month is the chance to see a sight hard to even imagine on the shores of Lake Michigan: 20 majestic tall ships from around the world parading toward Navy Pier.  Read more...

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Albany Whipple Park, previously an abandoned lot on the northwest side, is being redeveloped into an insect-themed play space that will feature a huge spider and spider web climbing structure.  Read more...

Well-timed physical comedy, bright costumes and fun melodies engage young children, while the snarky lyrics and subtext will keep adults laughing.  Read more...

Turn a day that can be downright scary and stressful for some kids into a day of happiness and excitement for the academic year to come by creating a special family back-to-school tradition.  Read more...

At Downers Grove South High School, all athletes undergo concussion testing, which sets a baseline in the case of a head injury down the line.  Read more...

Strange symptoms? There's an app for that, courtesy of a new iPhone launch from the nation's leading group of pediatricians.  Read more...