Mayor Richard Daley famously declared he wants Chicago to be the most eco-friendly city in America. How green is Chicago, really? Well, there are shades of green, depending on where you are on the map.  Read more...

Hannah's Bretzel is a delicious alternative for a quick lunch that leaves you feeling good about your choice.  Read more...

You can't do much about a teething baby or a sick child, but you can make sleep a priority - and doing so can do wonders for your health.  Read more...

From counting the plagues to the afikomen "treasure hunt," Passover is a particularly kid-friendly holiday.  Read more...

Chicago Bear and devoted dad Devin Hester debuts his monthly column, heading out on the town with his 1-year-old tot in tow.  Read more...

In 1992, Chicagoan Dave Wojciechowski was diagnosed with MS. Gone were the father-daughter bike rides and walks. As people with MS adjusted to a new life of uncertainty, they're also learning new ways to connect with family.  Read more...

Notebaert's newest exhibit takes visitors inside animal architecture, from beehives to termite skyscrapers.  Read more...

If it weren’t for my playgroup, I would have never known that the little boutique in Lincoln Park is the best place to find a pair of extra-wide shoes, and that there’s a secret preschool a few streets away that doesn’t advertise but has the best program in the South Loop.  Read more...

From family yoga to your neighborhood farmer's market, we've got five easy ways to go green this spring - and more than 20 places to do it.  Read more...

Most of the time, you can’t tell my wife, Vicki, is suffering from multiple sclerosis. That’s because she is not suffering from MS. She is living with it.  Read more...

April showers bring, well ... you know. Try these local finds to make the most of those mornings spent puddle-jumping.  Read more...

This month, I’ve unearthed some of the hottest spring trends in order to help you welcome the new season in style. Here’s your green light, girls, now GO!  Read more...

Using the Internet for medical information is like a treasure hunt: You can find some gems, but you can also end up in some very strange places.  Read more...

My family are pause-aholics. There is no cure. They turn a 30-second commercial into a 10-hour miniseries. I swear to God if they hit pause again, I’m going to throw the remote into the blender.  Read more...

How I learned an important lesson from an old second-hand piece of wood and a little kid.  Read more...

Preserving today’s resources for our children is what sustainability embraces.  Read more...

If I wanted my girls to avoid being trapped by the fears that sent me scrambling at the sight of a tiny spider, I had to face those fears.  Read more...

There is one place where women are at the top of the pecking order, a place where men are looked upon as outsiders who do not belong: the playground.  Read more...

Modern and experimental, the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital may change the face of children's hospitals and the care they deliver.  Read more...

After just a year in their adopted hometown, Debbie and Jorge Cases can’t imagine living anywhere else with their three kids.  Read more...

Religions make a strong pitch for kids. But to what end? What are the benefits of finding faith as a family? And how does having children affect our own beliefs as parents?  Read more...

With gas prices skyrocketing, now's the time to break out the bikes. But if you're tired of riding the same old loops around the neighborhood, check out these suggestions for trails that thrill and roads to ride.  Read more...

Religions make a strong pitch for kids. But to what end? What are the benefits of finding faith as a family? And how does having children affect our own beliefs as parents?  Read more...