My mother-in-law says it's harder being a mom now than in her day. The Internet and overscheduled kids aside, I still think I got the better deal.  Read more...

As I lay awake listening to the soft breaths of my sleeping babies in the quiet house, I can't help but smile because my heart is filled with love.  Read more...

Dawn Hasbrouck, Fox Chicago's newest anchorwoman, loved growing up on Chicago’s South Side so much she wants to give her 2-year-old son Brandon the exact same.  Read more...

On April 19, 2003, when my 11-year-old son Steven Brian Malin Jr. was struck and killed by a train down the block from our home in Lake Forest, I was a million pieces of confused, furious, crumbled nothingness.  Read more...

Church, egg hunts, family gatherings and the Easter Bunny fill readers’ Easter celebrations. Here are just a few ideas posted to ChicagoParent.com.  Read more...

Sometimes joy and pain come hand in hand. My son was born with both an unbelievable gift for learning and severe heart and hearing conditions.  Read more...

When Kiddieland shut its doors last fall, one reader lost an entire set of childhood memories.  Read more...

If you have more than one child in your house, odds are your children are best friends one minute and arguing with each other 87 seconds later.  Read more...

Clothes hit a home run, double your bling, your closet's vacation and one fabulous Mother's Day idea.  Read more...

Overscheduled family? Cooking skills a little rusty? There are always excuses not to cook. Bust 'em.  Read more...

Census forms and television shows like NBC’s “Who do you think you are?” has prompted my family to re-examine our origins.  Read more...

It's inching toward summer in Chicago, a season with its own unique set of risks, including sun, pools and hot cars.  Read more...

VIDEO: One local mom has a recipe for dinner success. Learn how to get 70 meals out of one trip to the grocery store!  Read more...

Time was, birthdays meant cake, ice cream, maybe a pinata. But today's parties are sometimes more circus than celebration.  Read more...

Facial expressions, gestures, and even your hairstyle contribute to body language and impact what people think of you and how they respond to you.  Read more...

In Vernon Hills company treats developmental disorders by addressing an imbalance between the left and right sides of the brain.  Read more...

Looking for the season's hottest booties? The cutest animal-themed pillow? We've got this spring's must-have baby accessories.  Read more...

Dentists have gotten a bad rap over the years. But these area dentists are going out of their way to make their offices kid-friendly.  Read more...

This tasty dish is as good as in a Chinese restaurant -- and is ready in under 30 minutes.  Read more...

It's a fancy name, but it's basically a pizza casserole. And it's delicious.  Read more...

Texting after bedtime? Even worse, while driving? Even the best-behaved kids can run into trouble with cell phone. Here are five questions you should be asking.  Read more...

A recent study found kids can identify up to 1,000 corporate logos, but fewer than 10 plants or animals native to their backyards. Fix that with these 10 ideas to get you started.  Read more...

Being pregnant doesn't have to be all about stretchy pants and baggy sweatshirts. A new book from a Chicago writer has tips for styling up your baby bump.  Read more...

What you need to know about a new drug-resistant superbug that may be harder to treat than MRSA.  Read more...

Ambidextrous kids may be in high demand on the baseball field, but their unique skill may put them at a higher risk for language and behavioral problems.  Read more...

Snacking now accounts for a quarter of kids' daily calorie intake, and that's a recipe for packing on the pounds, a new study finds.  Read more...

Though children with low to moderate asthma are typically treated with the same medication, few children have the same responses to it.  Read more...

“Mommy!, want a Happy Meal" sound familiar? A new study finds that kids as young as 3 are susceptible to advertising and branding.  Read more...

Sones de Mexico Ensemble, a native Chicago group, offers a showcase of traditional and classic Mexican folk songs in its newest release.  Read more...

Fresh-cut flowers are nice, but aren't the real thing even better? Head to Garfield Park Conservatory this Mother's Day and tell the kids to find a better way to spend that $20.  Read more...

Who doesn't want a good meal, with friendly service, in a comfortable atmosphere, all for a good price? Residents in South Barrington have all that and more at The Lucky Monk.  Read more...

Have you ever just left your kid's vomit on the floor, too tired to clean it up, and hoped the dog would eat it? Welcome to True Mom Confessions, an online community where moms find sympathy in numbers.  Read more...

One man's trash is Liita Forsyth's treasure. The area mom, owner of River Forest's Little Bits Workshop, is spreading that message.  Read more...

Chicago's professional sports teams are offering one-day, free sports camps this summer for kids, 6-18, with physical or mental disabilities.  Read more...

As the temperature rises and your due date approaches, you might be kicking yourself for your poor planning. Here are 10 tips to get you to the Big Day with a shred of sanity left.  Read more...