Let your kids get creative with marbles by making their own marble run  Read more...

Chicago is a great - and easy - city to be vegan. Even with your kids.  Read more...

The always fun to say Kinnikinnick Farm, and other like it, offer city folks the opportunity to see what locally grown is all about.  Read more...

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Who says parties have to create waste. With a little planning, throwing a green birthday party is fun and easy.  Read more...

Green fashions aren't just about beads and other do-it-yourself crafts. Today, fashion is being defined by the cool, locally made Rwandan ring, or how much of what you spend is going to save the world.  Read more...

We asked Chicago Parent readers what they do to teach their kids to live in environmentally friendly ways.  Read more...

The center helps streamline the process for hurt children and angry parents to get justice and closure.  Read more...

We all know we can go to the doggie park or to Petsmart, but we've got some other stores and destinations where you can bring Fido.  Read more...

Ralph Covert has finished shooting his pilot and is now hoping to get picked up by PBS. The who will feature music, and visit with historical figures.  Read more...

Dan Campana on what the Sox and the Cubs have to offer families this season (besides winning).  Read more...

The DuPage County Historical Museum in Wheaton highlights the history of the Girl Scouts. Through April 30.  Read more...

Adventure Stage Chicago adapts The Giver, the dystopian book from 20 years ago, for the stage.  Read more...

The Morton Arboretum welcomes Curious George, who will help your children plant a tree.  Read more...

There's nothing more fun to a kid than laughing at something ridiculous their parents are doing. Give them the perfect opportunity with this class that teaches families how to pop-and-lock.  Read more...

Migratory Bird Day is April 28 (one day after Arbor Day).  Read more...

Celebrate Dia del Niño at the National Museum of Mexican Art on April 14.  Read more...

Here's your chance to see all those vehicular wonders in one place, whether a police car, fire truck or tractor. Plus it's a great opportunity to meet the community helpers who drive them.  Read more...

There's plenty to do outside this spring. Here are five suggestions to help you celebrate Earth Day.  Read more...

Do video games cause ADHD or just seem to make the problems seem worse?  Read more...

The first step to good parenting is listening. The second is seeing your child for who he or she is, not who you want them to be.  Read more...

April's showers bring spring flowers and in the case of hip mamas, lots and lots of color. Check out Fab Mama Meredith Sinclair's picks for spring.  Read more...

Making your own baby food has many benefits, including feeling good about your decision environmentally and emotionally  Read more...

How to know if your child has a urinary tract infection.  Read more...

Christopher Garlington experiences the terror of leaving his boy home alone for the first time.  Read more...

Get a $20,000 mom cave.  Read more...

Sara R. Fisher is on a mission to eat healthier and do it quickly. Here are some of my favorite places to go when you've got to eat fast—but not fast food.  Read more...

Alena Murguia's kids have discovered space at the new Adler show.  Read more...

Alena Murguia finds that good food can be appealing to her kids, with a visit to Chalkboard.  Read more...

Spring has sprung early, which means that the Garfield Park Conservatory, the Lurie Garden and the Chicago Botanic Garden are overflowing with feasts for the eyes.  Read more...

The famous (and infamous) Mongolian leader was born in 1155 and built an empire which lasted long after his death. Now the Field Museum has stories and artifacts from his life.  Read more...

Traveling zoo keeper brings exotic animals to children  Read more...

A new indoor play space just opened in Bucktown.  Read more...