Chicago Parent assistant editor Elizabeth Diffin traveled to the Adler Planetarium for their new space show, "Welcome to the Universe."  Read more...

Anyone who’s ever gone through an awkward stage (in other words, all of us) can agree there’s something strangely inspiring about the process every caterpillar goes through. Now there’s an opportunity to see the winged wonders up close at the new Butterflies & Blooms outdoor garden.  Read more...

Summer, bike rides and skinned knees seem to go together, so why not mark the start of the hot season at Bicycle Bonanza, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum’s celebration of all things two-wheeled.  Read more...

If you’ve ever longed to sleep in the shadow of a 747—and really, who hasn’t?—check out MSI’s Snoozeum, a rare opportunity to catch your zzz’s at one of Chicago’s premier science spots.  Read more...

We’ve only got a few weeks left until the athletes of the world converge on London for the Summer Olympics. Get in the Olympic spirit now with World Sport Chicago, which brings its Family Sports Festival to Armour Square Park.  Read more...

Kohl Children's Museum brings back their Chagall for Children exhibit, which introduces children to the work of Chagall - with hands on lessons in many of his techniques.  Read more...

Drury Lane's production of Hairspray is an infectious, fun, garishly bright musical that slyly gets to deeper issues like racism, self-esteem and bullying.  Read more...

There's plenty to do in San Antonio with the kids, from the famous Riverwalk to the safari drive-through to amusement parks.  Read more...

Ryan Salzwedel thinks dads are getting a bad rap in popular culture these days. So he asked a few dads what they expected parenthood to be like, and whether it turned out differently.  Read more...

A new Chicago dad's group meets on the north side every month.  Read more...

Ryan Garcia wanted to show his newborn daughter how good the world is. So he decided to make it better by performing at least one act of kindness a day for a year.  Read more...

Regardless of your daughter's age or interests, she needs a connection with you as she ventures out into the world and tries new things. She needs your love, assurance and attention. Girls are deeply influenced by their relationships with their fathers. Her relationship with you can shape the way she feels about herself, future relationships and men.  Read more...

Children's Memorial Hospital moves June 9 to a new $855 million state-of-the-art facility at 225 E. Chicago Ave. that envelops patients and their families in a milieu of tranquility, nature and art, all painstakingly crafted to ease the anxiety that comes with being in the hospital.  Read more...

According to a new book by Wall Street Journal reporter Pamela Druckerman, French parenting is superior to American-style approaches to raising kids. Danielle Braff talks to some Chicago parents about what they think.  Read more...

Starting June 5, the intersection of State and Adams will be a lot more colorful, as an art installation covering surrounding buildings with vinyl lands here for the summer.  Read more...

From the famous clock to a couple of kitties to Chicago's front door, this is a great way to show your kids Chicago, and throw in a little history and trivia.  Read more...

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Candies to rocks and everything in between can be kept in a safe place by your little collectors.  Read more...

Kids' normal routines are disrupted during the summer. That's no reason to let their eating routines slide.  Read more...

Popular media pushes probiotics and prebiotics. Our health columnist Dr. Lisa Thornton says that scientists are starting to see the claims are largely true.  Read more...

If you have little people in your life, summer is also a time of family travel, swimming and intense sun and heat exposure. And our skin and hair can pay the price. Here is a collection of ways to help you look fabulous as you launch into all things summertime.  Read more...

Teaching kids sooner rather than later about money and debt can pay off substantially. Using credit responsibly and living within your means are valuable financial habits that cannot be taught quickly. Rather, a well-rounded financial education occurs over time with age-appropriate lessons, many of which are conveniently disguised as fun. Use these techniques to help your kids grow into financially savvy young adults.  Read more...

With wife Leny, son Kyle, 9, and daughter Kayla, 7, by his side, Sou recently spearheaded a fundraiser that collected $7,000 for the homeless and victims of natural disaster in Cambodia.  Read more...

Pop culture often portrays fathers as bumbling, or simply not important. Jennifer DuBose says fathers matter - and mothers should let them.  Read more...

Some great options for summer reading for kids - with high tech readers.  Read more...

As yourself some questions before you post pictures of other peoples' kids.  Read more...

One of the best ways to see the city is on the top of a trolley. And the nighttime view is fantastic.  Read more...

The new Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center opens this weekend, bringing one Chicago community a much needed place to play and learn.  Read more...

Sara Fisher with her takes on the best beaches in Chicago - with advice of what to bring.  Read more...

Alena Murguia discovers Freshii - fast, healthy food.  Read more...

Taking your family for an overnight at the Palmer House is like walking through history - with all the modern amenities and technology.  Read more...

When we think "healthy," we usually think food and exercise. One Chicago business owner wants us to think clothing and mattresses, too.  Read more...

The Museum of Science and Industry has produced Summer Brain Games—eight weeks of at-home experiments for families done with no-cost or low-cost items. It's free. And It's online.  Read more...

Pirate ships, thrones, medieval castles and ultra-slippery slides: all fodders for the imagination at Olly Olly Play Cafe.  Read more...