Tea time: 5 places for an afternoon break
One lump or two? A relaxing break from the chaos of the holidays, afternoon tea is quickly becoming an annual tradition for many families in the Chicago area.
Making perfect paper snowflakes
If you’re tired of looking out your window at the dreary winter sky, improve your view with some beautiful paper snowflakes.
Robots in the city
Think you have a budding structural engineer? Chicago offers plenty of places for your little builder to build their skills.
Spark your child's inner scientist
The next time you find yourself sliding around on an icy sidewalk, think about the everyday science lessons you can slip easily into your kids' day.
A special Santa for special kids
Almost 20 years ago, Rich Rosenberg, then owner of Elmhurst Camera, noticed that families who had children with special needs weren’t in the lines to visit Santa at the mall. So he did something about it.
What to know before you go to the Thanksgiving Day Parade
Brave the crowds and the cold with a game plan at this year's Thanksgiving Day parade downtown.
Experience yourself at the Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry just made keeping your family healthy a little easier.
Trump Hotel offers luxury for the whole family
I had never associated Donald Trump with “family friendly,” but 24 hours in Chicago’s new Trump Hotel changed my mind.
Got modern kids? New wing is a winner
Chicago-area families should absolutely take advantage of the cultural and educational opportunities at the Art Institut, even — heck, especially — with kids in tow.
Your passport to holiday adventure
Three long-standing Chicago ethnic festivals and traditions to open up the world to youngsters without stepping foot inside O’Hare.
Let the girls rock out
The Girls’ Guide to Rocking is a hip how-to guide that covers everything from writing the songs, starting a band, picking the right equipment and booking a gig.
The ultimate Bears fan family
We went on a search for the biggest, baddest Bears fan family out there. From many submissions, we found our winner.
Create a snow masterpiece
The nation's top snow sculptors will be packing their tools and their talent and heading to southeastern Wisconsin to compete in the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship in Lake Geneva.
Three places for a gluten-free pizza party
When your child has celiac disease, simple childhood pleasures such as a pizza party become nearly impossible. It doesn't have to be that way.
Carry-on tips for smooth flying
Checked baggage fees are no fun. Beat them with these lightweight, durable carry-ons, tested by a 4-year-old frequent flyer.
Pasadena can promise you a rose garden
Rose Bowl? Check. Rose Parade? Check. This SoCal getaway offers more than sports paradise and sunny skies.
Celebrate a country Christmas in Nashville
Nashville is serious about Christmas, about Santa Claus, even about the Nativity scenes on display at this vacation destination, which is famous for its weekly broadcast from the Grand Ole Opry stage next door.
A Midwesterner figures out Texas
As a native Midwesterner, I never understood why Texans are so crazy about Texas. One trip to Washington County, the birthplace of Texas, and now I get it: It's all about the rich history of the state.
A special place to play and thrive
The National Ability Center, in Park City, Utah, helps people with disabilities hit the slopes.
Close encounters with the animal kingdom
The first step into the dolphin tank is the moment fantasy turns reality. Only reality is better than you ever imagined.