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My plan was to marry young, have kids young and raise this beautiful made-for-TV family. But life doesn't go as planned -- and thankfully so.  Read more...

Leonard A. Jason says he didn't see a lot of work being done to help parents deal with the problems back in the 1970s. So the DePaul professor began a series of studies that continue today.  Read more...

Given $10 by his first grade teacher and charged with using it as seed money to create something greater, Myles came up with an idea that only the mind of a 6-year-old could envision.  Read more...

Chicago Parent readers really know how to show their kids some love on Valentine’s Day. Read these reader-submitted ideas and share your own!  Read more...

Snacking is an essential part of a healthy diet, but if your kids turn up their noses at nutritious snacks, here are some ways to change their minds.  Read more...

Valentine's Day isn't just for couples. Meredith Sinclair is here with five easy ways to show your fellow moms some love.  Read more...

The men and women serving our country will miss the moments we take for granted as parents. We owe them a debt of gratitude.  Read more...

Two out of three kids will have an ear infection before their first birthday and, as every parent knows, that means an unhappy child and a sleepless night. Here's what you need to know about earaches.  Read more...

As long as people exist who would do us harm, it seems to me we must do whatever it takes to foil their plans.  Read more...

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A new study finds that lactose intolerance is way overblown, actually affecting only about 1 in 10 people.  Read more...

Perfect pout products, voluptuous clothes for your fabulous figure, a souffle to heat things up and a fabulous giveaway you can't miss.  Read more...

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As the way America fights its wars changes, so, too, does life on the home front, and it's taking more fuel than ever to keep the home fires burning.
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Lt. Ray Abordo was one of 28 Army Reservists in a Chicago-based medical unit that deployed last month. Listen as the Abordo family talks about what his deployment means to their family.  Read more...

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Contemporary science is telling us that the chemical cures to our ills and irritations may be worse than the nuisances they were created to eliminate.  Read more...

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When little hearts stop working the way they’re supposed to, doctors often have more questions than answers. But new treatments and awareness are changing the prognosis for the 1 in every 100 babies born with a congenital heart defect.  Read more...

Aunts and uncles are increasingly not just playing the role of the “fun” relative but are actively taking on strong parental roles in their nieces’ and nephews’ lives.  Read more...

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Staff Sgt. Brian Duffy got to spend less than two weeks with his first child, a boy named after him.  Read more...

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Seena Anderson tells her two daughters that their dad, Sgt. Brian Anderson, is looking at the same moon they are.  Read more...

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Four-year-old Misha Ford will have to settle for her dad's voice on a tape recorder, reading her a bedtime story.  Read more...

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Staff Sgt. Eliece Soebbing got to see her daughter's first steps, and that's enough to keep this first-time mom going.  Read more...

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A specialty camp can be a practical way for a child to build skills in a discipline they enjoy, and could be a potential investment toward college or an eventual career.  Read more...

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Stop looking for their mates and get crafty with your lonely socks.  Read more...

Definitely more than the “raw fish” my sons feared, SUSHISAMBA Rio in Chicago offers a fusion of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisines.  Read more...

Parents hoping for an excuse to delay the big “sex talk” are out of luck. A new study has found that parents having the conversation sooner leads to safer sex.  Read more...

The average person creates 4.5 pounds of garbage every day. But on your annual Spring Cleaning Day, that amount likely triples—or more. This year, why not find new places for your trash instead of landfills?  Read more...

Let's face it: The Internet can be a scary place. But a new study finds that using filtering and blocking software on at-home computers can reduce children’s exposure to the worst of the Web.  Read more...

Want to stop bullying? Teaching a little respect is a good place to start, and a new campaign is doing just that.  Read more...

As the recession continues, more moms find their earnings under the spotlight.  Read more...

Nurture the artist within your child by setting off to explore the art treasures of Chicago.  Read more...

New research about when to introduce your baby to solid foods is turning conventional wisdom on its head.  Read more...

You put gates on stairs and locks on the toilet -- but how child-proof is your computer?  Read more...

Only half of American teenagers receive treatment for mental conditions such as conduct disorder and depression, according to a survey of more than 3,000 youth.  Read more...

The Chicago Mart Plaza's Candyality Family Golden Ticket package is the sweetest way to bust the winter blues.  Read more...