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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...

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