More than 150 children vied for the coveted roles of Tiny Tim and assorted waifs in the Goodman Theatre's 34th production of "A Christmas Carol." We've got behind the scenes views of what the process was like.  Read more...

Goodman associate artistic director Steve Scott gives us the scoop on what goes on during those Christmas Carol auditions.  Read more...

So what's it like to play the focal point in a big holiday show? Chicago Parent editor Tamara O'Shaughnessy sat down with Roni Akurati, who plays Tiny Tim in the Goodman's A Christmas Carol.  Read more...

Expert judges and child testers have selected the most engaging books, magazines, apps, software, video games and websites for this year's National Parenting Publications Awards Gold Winners. This list will help you find the right gifts this holiday season.  Read more...

Expert judges and child testers have selected the most engaging books, magazines, apps, software, video games and websites for this year's National Parenting Publications Awards Gold Winners. This list will help you find the right gifts this holiday season.  Read more...

NAPPA's best music for kids 0 to 92.  Read more...

NAPPA has two award winners in the spoken word category.  Read more...

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One of the unintended consequences of the new toy safety regulations is that small toy manufacturers have had to pull out of the U.S. market. Some say the regulations are too one-size-fits-all. Others say less choice is the price we must pay for safety. Chicago Parent took a look at the debate.  Read more...

Chicago Parent has found six people this year who demonstrate that making a difference doesn't take a lot of money, power or influence. It simply takes passion to make real change, one voice and one person at a time.  Read more...

When it comes to the holidays, more and more families of different faiths are coming together to share their traditions and friendship  Read more...

Creative ideas for quality family time at home.  Read more...