Want your Valentine to swoon this year? Sara Fisher has five places that will do it.  Read more...

Being bugged by your little one to be on Facebook but worried about what will happen if you say yes? Check our our tips on social media for tots.  Read more...

Love takes work and sacrifice. Is it worth the effort? Yes, it is!  Read more...

Knowing your pediatrician well -- and letting your doc know you and your children well -- will help you get the best possible care possible.  Read more...

Six food that can make your family healthier.  Read more...

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Fabulous finds to show yourself a little loving.  Read more...

NoMi is a hot, romantic spot for that much-needed date night.  Read more...

Ever had your child walk in while you were having sex? Experts say parents put more emphasis on the embarrassment than kids do. And they warn that you shouldn't let it stop you from having sex.  Read more...

Yes, we're busy. But the reality is that dating when your married is just as important as dating to get married. To maintain a healthy relationship, take some time for just the two of you.  Read more...

Creating a meaningful relationship with your children is not another item for your to-do list. So much of how your children feel about themselves is based on their relationship with you.  Read more...

Though it may be difficult to balance all the demands on your time, your relationship with your partner can't wait until you retire or the kids go off to college.  Read more...

Are you and your kids ready for camp this summer? It's not too early to start checking ones out and applying.  Read more...

It's possible to juggle a life on stage with raising kids. We talked to four stand-up comics about how they incorporate everything into their lives.  Read more...

The places you go to in the summer can also be fun in the winter. From snowshoeing to skating to the zoo, Chicago has a lot to offer when it's cold outside.  Read more...

Refinancing can save you money, but it is not that simple. What you need to know to take advantage of today's low interest rates.  Read more...

Chicago dad Jeff Semmerling wants to share his love of making masks with Chicago kids.  Read more...

A new exhibit at Discovery Center Museum in Rockford proves our robot friends aren't just entertaining, they're also educational.  Read more...

Leap year comes around every four years. Leap into the celebration with our four picks.  Read more...

The Field Museum is opening its vault to show off mummies that haven't been on public view since the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.  Read more...

A new grocery delivery service brings artisanal foods right to your door.  Read more...

Alena Murguia reviews Libertad: modern American Latin cuisine in Skokie.  Read more...

We all usually think of Valentine's Day as a time to shower our loved ones with sweet or chocolate treats. But there are plenty of ways to make Valentine's Day special for your kids that don't involve a sugar rush (and of course the subsequent crash from that short-but-sweet high). If you invest in a heart-shaped cookie cutter, you can create a variety of healthy treats for your kids that show the love. Following are some age-appropriate ideas for unconventional (but still tasty) Valentine's Day treats for your kids. Just click the arrows and get cooking.  Read more...

Chicago mom Rachel Switall wanted to combine motherhood with her graphic design career. The result is a newsletter by, for and about Chicago Public School kids.  Read more...

Yoga instructor Susan Ginsberg helps people going through cancer and other stressful situations help themselves with a few simple techniques.  Read more...

Alena Murguia's recommendations for three fun, indoor things to do with your children  Read more...

The Lillstreet Art Center in the Ravenswood neighborhood offers creative fun for hours - for parents and kids.  Read more...

Lice can take up an enormous amount of time and cause a lot of anxiety. Who wants a bunch of bugs crawling in their child's hair? Carrie Madej has an easier way, part of which is: let her do it.  Read more...

At "Really Resonating Reeds," members of Northwestern's saxophone ensemble and clarinet studio showcase examples of their single-reed instruments, whether big, small, high or low.  Read more...

third- and fourth-graders will get the full picture when they spend the day as Junior Zookeepers learning about animal training, seeing tools of the trade and experiencing what it's like to prepare meals for zoo animals.  Read more...

At Morton Arboretum's Kids' Chocolate Pizza Party, kids 4-8 can try their hand and sweet tooth at making a chocolate pizza covered in a variety of candy toppings.  Read more...

At the Chicago Children's Museum, kids take part in a history scavenger hunt and chat with museum staff dressed as important Americans to learn how they shaped the current-day U.S.A.  Read more...

Some great "leap" related things to do on the 29th.  Read more...