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Chicago Parent  February 2013

On the cover: Matt and Elizabeth Kirk of Orland Park.

  • Six staycation nights in Chicago to save your sanity this winter

    • Hibernating at home with little kids can get old really quickly. Bookmark this list for when you need a mini escape.  Read

    Also inside:

  • Six tips to help parents improve their love lives

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    Features

    Six staycation nights in Chicago to save your sanity this winter

    Hibernating at home with little kids can get old really quickly. Bookmark this list for when you need a mini escape.  Read more...

    Six tips to help parents improve their love lives

    Even the busiest parent can take steps to improve their love life, which will improve their relationship as well. It’s win/win.  Read more...

    How to keep your heart healthy

    Ask a woman what she's worried about dying from and she's likely to say breast cancer. But it's heart disease that is the biggest killer of women.  Read more...

    How to choose a summer camp for your kids

    A zip-line might be important to your child, but what should be important to parents when selecting a camp?  Read more...

    7 playful ways to flirt with your spouse

    Remember flirting? Some time may have passed but you can still keep this vital part of your relationship intact with these simple tips.  Read more...

    Five fun apps to improve your sex life

    Need some inspiration between the sheets? We've chosen five apps to help you and your spouse reignite the spark.  Read more...

    Advice from the pros on putting intimacy back in your relationship

    Relationship experts weigh in on the importance of physical and emotional intimacy, and how to keep it alive.  Read more...

    Tips for a sexy date night at home

    Wine, dine and dance, all from the comfort of your own home. An added perk? The bedroom is nearby.  Read more...

    Advice from dentists on products and procedures for kids

    Beyond brushing, what you need to know about taking care of your kids' teeth.  Read more...

    Good to Go

    3 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Chicago with kids

    Valentine's Day isn't all about romantic dates for mom & dad. Check out these kid-friendly events the whole family will love.  Read more...

    Beat Kitchen's Concerts for Kids! series is rockin' family fun

    Music for everyone, plus room for kids to dance and cocktails for parents to sip.  Read more...

    Parents can find rest, relaxation at Timeless Spa in Naperville

    Try out the Zen Bed, which purports to provide the restorative benefits of a night's sleep in only 30 minutes.  Read more...

    The best places in Chicago to get in the mood

    Our list of places to find sexy inspiration in the Windy City this February.  Read more...

    5-D theater in Schaumburg is a wild ride for kids

    Buckle-up! Families are in for a complete experience, complete with indoor snow, at PIX 5-D Cinema.  Read more...

    Need to Know

    Is the recent arsenic scare justified?

    Most parents were startled by the headlines warning about arsenic-laced rice, but is there really reason to be concerned? Here's what you need to know.  Read more...

    Mom of the Month: Lindsay Gaskins, CEO of Marbles: The Brain Store

    We spoke with Lindsay Gaskins about her parenting style and being a gay family in Chicago.  Read more...

    How to get kids to unplug during a play date

    In the whirl of video games, movies and fancy tech games, is there still a place for unplugged, imaginative play?  Read more...

    Shine Chicago offers support for women struggling with infertility

    Support group started by a Chicago mom who struggled with infertility in the past as a place to find comfort.  Read more...

    How to better understand your credit score

    Ignore the hype. Credit scoring is actually very rational and predictable  Read more...

    Calendar

    Museum of Contemporary Art brings families together with interactive series

    Even the youngest budding artists will love this family-friendly series exposing them to the world of contemporary art.  Read more...

    Indulge your sweet tooth at Chicago's Candyality

    February is the sweetest month, so why not celebrate by visiting a place where sugar reigns supreme?  Read more...

    Talk Back

    Who needs romance novels with a husband like mine?

    He might choose burgers on the grill over a fancy restaurant meal, but it's the thought that really counts in a relationship.  Read more...

    A dad's laundry horror: folding his daughter's thong

    Being a stay-at-home dad has its advantages. Doing your daughter's laundry is not one of them.  Read more...

    Chicago mom shares journey with preeclampsia

    Preeclampsia changed Sola Olu's pregnancies, but today she has two healthy children and so much hope for the future.  Read more...

     

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