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Chicago art scene can introduce kids to culture
Educators at Chicago's leading arts organizations offer advice about cultivating children’s interest in one of the world's ultimate urban classrooms. Read more...
Ideas for outdoor fun this winter in Chicago: snowshoeing, tubing and more
Take a hint from the groundhog: It's time to emerge from the burrow and see the sun again. Read more...
How to build a snow castle
Architectural advice to make the block's best snow castle. Read more...
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The similarities between chimps and kids
Ever watched your toddlers tumble and play and thought they weren’t all that different from the chimps you watch frolic at the zoo? Turns out you're right. Read more...
Double (triple) trouble: Chicago couple juggles two sets of triplets under age 4
For years, Stacey and Tim Cavanagh thought they would never have a child. Then came two sets of triplets in four years, and a whole new life for the Lincoln Park family. Read more...
How to choose your child's preschool: A guide to Chicago's early education
Private, public, parochial, Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf: Choosing a preschool can be as daunting as choosing a college. Read more...
