Ever been so upset about something that you came home and overreacted to a relatively minor incident? When this heightened state of arousal is left unchecked, it can 'leak' into other areas of our lives. There are many things we can do to minimize its negative effects.  Read more...

Plenty of fluids, rest and lots of TLC are just what the doctor orders for the common cold.  Read more...

Despite the mild winter, we have a few more months to fill before we can count on the local park for fun in the sun. Sara R. Fisher has found five great places to check out while you wait.  Read more...

Online options for the parent who can't bear to think about another school or team fundraiser.  Read more...

How do kids really feel about mom telling them how to eat?  Read more...

Is your kitchen a money sucker? Here are five tips to help keep the green in your wallet  Read more...

Sky High Sports in Naperville has kids flipping out.  Read more...

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One Chicago mom shares how she stays in touch with her girls' thoughts and dreams.  Read more...

As every parent knows, except Christopher Garlington, unattended boys and Silly String makes a dangerous combination.  Read more...

Alena Murguia's monthly restaurant review takes a bite out of a Ukrainian Village hot spot.  Read more...

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Meredith Sinclair has tips for spring styles - direct from the runway of New York Fashion Week.  Read more...

Clean out your junk drawers. Make some robots.  Read more...

The Blackhawks star and father of Madelyn (born Dec. 9, 2011) sat down with Elizabeth Diffin to talk about his new life as a dad.  Read more...

Science, technology, engineering and math—STEM—are the four formidable subjects the state of Illinois and the rest of the country need to seriously shore up if the United States is going to compete on the worldwide economic scene.  Read more...

As parents, we naturally assume our children will be just like us. But what happens when your personality is at odds with your child's, especially when they hit the tween years, which bring their own challenges?  Read more...

Here are four fantastic Chicago Loops-trips that loop your travel and double your fun. Because they're road trips, they won't tug the purse strings too much. But they will definitely top your kids' lists. You will never want to fly (direct) again.  Read more...

Although animal fostering isn't for everybody, many families are finding that taking in a pet for a short-term commitment until a permanent home can be found is rewarding.  Read more...

Children today are exposed to more graphic sexual images and innuendos at a much younger age, making it more important than ever that they learn the facts correctly. Research overwhelming shows that, despite their vehement eye-rolling, kids want and need that information to come from their parents.  Read more...

Rebecca Little really knows shopping in Chicago and now she has a new blog to give all moms and dads the 411 on where to go and what to buy.  Read more...

BabyCPR app helps parents and other caregivers keep CPR techniques fresh  Read more...

Is your kid smart about money? He or she can win a $5,000 scholarship.  Read more...

Luis Soria's is an award-winning principal, past recipient of the Kohl McCormick Award for excellence in early childhood education and the first Latino in Chicago to become a National Board certified teacher.  Read more...

Oriental Institute Museum offers a great way to get your kids to dig history.  Read more...

A review of State Street's Magnolia Bakery.  Read more...

It's not just a bookstore. Non-profit Open Books is actively teaching kids and adults how to read.  Read more...

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Chicago Shakespeare Theatre presents this introduction to the Bard. The 75-minute version gets down to the essence of The Taming of the Shrew, with language that's a little more accessible.  Read more...

Your child can pretend to be a circus performer at Circus Zirkus - now live at Chicago Children's Museum.  Read more...

Historical re-enactors portray how pioneers and Native Americans perfected the art of maple syrup, while tapped trees and boiling pots demonstrate the process of turning sap into the stuff we pour over short stacks. The main attraction is the pancake breakfast, even if you have to wait in line.  Read more...

A new class at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art gives an introduction to rocks and minerals, including how to make a basic mineral test kit and how to identify types of rock.  Read more...

Head to the St. Patrick’s Festival, where there’s kid-appropriate music, high-stepping dance, food and children’s activities.  Read more...

Stop by Reptile Rampage to meet more than 150 animals, including rattlesnakes, crocodilians and tortoises.  Read more...

Chicago History Museum's celebration includes live entertainment and free admission to the museum to soak up history dating back to the wild onion days.  Read more...

Your kids get to shout out suggestions for the improvisers every Saturday morning.  Read more...

The third Thursday of every month the Adler Planetarium stays open late - but only for grownups. Meredith Sinclair thinks this is a great event for ditching your kids and going on a date.  Read more...

At Junior Archaeologists, families with kids 5 and up will be assigned different trenches that correspond to the eras the museum covers, from pre-history until about 500 B.C. Then they'll get to dig, using authentic archaeological tools, and discover replicas of actual artifacts found in Megiddo, a site in ancient Israel, including items from Egypt, Mesopotamia and Persia.  Read more...