We all know about redshirting for college athletes - that is, sitting out during freshman year in order to be a big, bad super-senior a few years down the road. But redshirting kindergarten? Maybe.  Read more...

If your child is itching to make some money this summer but isn't ready to babysit or run the lawn mower, consider pet-sitting. Here's how to get started.  Read more...

Devin Hester wants to show fans - and fellow dads - that for every stereotype about professional athletes as deadbeat dads, there’s one like him, who changes diapers and takes their kids to Yo Gabba Gabba!  Read more...

Despite the fact that many parents loathe the "b word," boredom actually is a good thing for kids.  Read more...

Stock some extra pillows, grab some Tylenol and get a head start with these tested tips for surviving a pre-teen sleepover.  Read more...

Owned and operated by Chicagoans with decades of restaurant experience, The Portage is classy while remaining friendly and accessible.  Read more...

Since mom's left packing the bag, we’ve tracked down some summer camp-inspired gear that make you a happy camper, too.  Read more...

My family took advantage of the “Doubletree in 3-D” package on a recent weekend and saw the city from a whole new viewpoint.  Read more...

Psst. Want your kids to try new foods? Let them eat with their hands.  Read more...

When I was in medical school, I rarely saw a child who was obese, much less one with Type 2 diabetes. Not so anymore.  Read more...

One thing we really enjoy doing with Devin is walking along the lake on Lakeshore Drive. You see the entire world go by, and Devin points to just about everything in his sight.  Read more...

Whether you travel by plane, train or automobile, summer is the time many of you take a break from your routine. But you can you still keep the family reasonably nourished, no matter how you travel.  Read more...

For just a few dollars—or in some cases for free—you can save your family time, money and an emergency pit stop during the family vacation with an app.  Read more...

Never heard of transliteracy? It's a vital skill for 21st century kids, and e-books can help them develop it.  Read more...

Alzheimer's is scary stuff, but adults are not the only ones affected. Children who love someone with Alzheimer's need information and reassurance, the sooner the better.  Read more...

The Playground—a kids’ area complete with a giant sandbox and special activities - is a new addition to the Taste this year.  Read more...

Bottle rockets are a summertime favorite, but they're also a major cause of kids' eye injuries. Keep an eye out for these and other potential vision dangers.  Read more...

KeyLime Cove officially unveiled the kids spa earlier this year to give 3- to 13-year-olds a place of their own to get their hair, nails and makeup done.  Read more...

With a $25,000 grant, one Chicago woman is introducing yoga - for free - to city kids and families.  Read more...