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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...