When Burnetta Herron-Mitchell, who is a surgeon, gave birth at 25 weeks, she knew the potential complications her baby could be in for. But complications don't happen all the time. What factors make the difference?  Read more...

Traci Morgan says she felt helpless watching the nurses do everything. But eventually, you learn from the nurses how to take care of your preemie.  Read more...

Kaitlyn and Christian Gleba and Christopher and Alexander Juraszek were all born at 26 weeks. Now five and nine, respectively, their health issues vary.  Read more...

After birth, there are the changes no one ever seems to talk about—like how becoming parents can drastically impact your relationship with your partner, or breastfeeding struggles and the lingering physical discomfort long after you've delivered.  Read more...

Is your diaper bag filled with half-eaten snacks, leaking sippy cups and dirty wipes? Is it sometimes difficult to even find a diaper in there amidst the clutter? You are not alone!  Read more...

Ryan Salzwedel with the argument for why parents should raise kids in the city.  Read more...

Vanessa Druckman with the argument for why the suburbs are the place to live and raise children.  Read more...

New moms can easily get isolated with their babies. Here are some groups to help you connect with other women going through those first stages of motherhood.  Read more...

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Disposable or cloth diapers? Megan Murray Elesner take the disposable side of the debate.  Read more...

Disposable or cloth diapers? Ellen Sternweiler says cloth diapers are better for the baby and the environment.  Read more...

Separating the must-haves from the rest.  Read more...

Danielle Braff's youngest child just wouldn't go to sleep. Finally, she called a sleep nanny service for help.  Read more...

Your phone, not your mom, is the go-to guru these days.  Read more...

Our "Good to Go" writer, Alena Murguia, is thrilled to bring her kids to a restaurant that serves healthy food, as part of the Healthy Fare for Kids program.  Read more...

Rock Candy Salon caters to kids (and their moms)  Read more...

When Alena Murguia thinks Mother's Day, she thinks brunch. Here are three spots perfect for brunch on Mother's Day or any other weekend.  Read more...

Meredith Sinclair and her husband, Jon, had a sumptuous romantic dinner at Fulton's on the River. She says it's a perfect date night destination.  Read more...

Sometimes siblings of special needs kids feel left out, or super responsible. Chicago has some great resources for balancing your parenting when you have children with different needs.  Read more...

No matter which area around Chicago you visit for a quick getaway, there is somewhere different to play, stay or something to discover for your family.  Read more...

Our intrepid writer took her family off the beaten path to experience life without electricity or other modern conveniences.  Read more...

Carl Vuillaume spent his life having fun. The 16-year-old acted in school plays, participated in band, played sports, relished books and wrote on a regular basis. He lived by the catchphrase: Carpe diem. In 2005, he drowned while vacationing with his family in Minnesota.  Read more...

Our craft writer, Caitlin Murray Giles, has tips on easy personalized gifts kids can make for mom (for Mother's Day and beyond).  Read more...

Sara Fisher thinks all moms should get a gift for Mother's Day, but especially new moms.  Read more...

Check out Samantha Schutlz' Pin It! blog.

Parenting Isn't for Sissies columnist Jennifer DuBose has some advice for new and experienced mothers: Be careful what advice you listen to. In other words, trust your intuition.  Read more...

Several area businesses offer free make-and-take projects, providing a great way to spend time with your children and costing only the gas to get there.  Read more...

Good Sense Eating columnist Christine Palumbo with advice on best eating practices for pregnant women.  Read more...

Parents should call their doctor if the infant's temperature is 100.5 degrees or more in either location.  Read more...

The decision about whether to stay at home or be a working parent sometimes revolves around finances. Can you afford to stay at home? Can you not?  Read more...

Meredith Sinclair says you can still be stylish, even when you're pregnant.  Read more...

Grants for young athletes with disabilities to compete at local, state, national and at the Paralympics are being offered through Variety the Children's Charity of Illinois.  Read more...

Deborah Meyer Abbs has seen her life and her perceptions of the world change for the better since her son, who has autism, was born.  Read more...

At what age do your kids not want you at the bus stop anymore?  Read more...

Maggie Stewart thinks she might have the right plan for this Mother's Day. If she can get her family to cooperate.  Read more...

Sara Kutliroff on how mothers can get the bonuses and accolades they need from their family.  Read more...

Christopher Garlington on the lessons he has learned building cars for his, er, his son's pinebox derby.  Read more...

Buckley Homestead is showing families what life was like in World War II. Just in time for the 67th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.  Read more...

No matter your actual day for blowing out the candles, you can join in the fun at Schaumburg's "Everybody's Un-Birthday Party."  Read more...

Elmhurst Historical Museum kicks off a new exhibit about candy - and Chicago's connection to it.  Read more...

What moves would you and your kids bust in Harold and the Purple Crayon? What about Where the Wild Things Are? Find out at Hubbard Street Dance in this workshop that takes its cue from our favorite bedtime stories.  Read more...

It's called "Adopt a Fish," but really it's just a catch and release event. The catch is that it's happening at the McCormick Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum.  Read more...

From Japanese puppetry to a female Lear to a highly physical Superman to an exploration of relationships along a wall to a postman opening packages and telling stories, this festival of international theater should create smiles for the whole family.  Read more...

Mammals come (and came) in all shapes and sizes. The Field Museum's new exhibit introduces you to the breadth and variety of mammals you've probably never heard of.  Read more...