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All you want is a photo of a smiling child on Santa's lap to send to Grandma and Grandpa. Here's how to get it - and how to minimize un-merry meltdowns.  Read more...

From Goodman's production of "A Christmas Carol" to the Santa Express, here's our list of 10 things it wouldn't be holidays in Chicago without.  Read more...

Nick's Pizza is a converted dairy barns with rustic treasures, tons of taxidermy, fish tanks and fun things to discover -- on top of delicious, affordable pizza and pasta dishes.  Read more...

Find a passage to your very own kid-friendly India on Chicago's Devon Avenue.  Read more...

Sweet home Chicago is exactly right. The city is filled with treats sure to wow chocolate lovers. Make it family fun by creating a rich tour de chocolat for Valentine's Day - or any other day for that matter.  Read more...

The bright, spacious exhibit halls of Museum of Mexican-American Art spills out into the streets of surrounding Pilsen, where Mexican culture comes to life.  Read more...

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Traveling to Grandma’s house for the holidays is a time-honored tradition (or command performance, depending on the family). If you want to arrive with gifts in hand, these tips can help ensure at least this one part of the trip goes smoothly.  Read more...

Those of us who have always spent our winter holidays in Chicago can't imagine not having a white Christmas. But when the wind starts to blow, imagine standing on the sandy white beaches of the Florida panhandle.  Read more...

The folks at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Mich., know how to make history fun for kids-lots of costumed "interpreters" staying in character to talk about their lives in a small, turn-of-the-last-century village.  Read more...

What we Midwesterners think of as ski mountains are nothing more than molehills to families who ski out west. But if you lack the time or cash required to take the family to Colorado or beyond, northern Michigan is a reasonable, affordable alternative.  Read more...

The Chicago hotel's Magnificent Mile location, gorgeous rooms and unparalleled service make it a dream destination for a weekend in the city. And, fortunately for local families, Four Seasons extends all its niceties to children as well as adults.  Read more...

Whether you have 10-year-old itching to try the Wind Glider, a ride mimicking parasailing, or a 4-year-old looking for some pint-sized rides, this annual wintry wonderland has something for everything.  Read more...

Whether you watch it from the warmth of your home or the streets of Chicago, the Thanksgiving Parade is a spectacular event. But tackling the downtown crowds is easier with a little planning before you venture out. Here are a few tips from parade organizers.  Read more...

Next time a fresh snowfall blankets the Chicago area, don’t curse another Midwestern winter. Instead, bundle up the kids and introduce them to animal tracking.  Read more...

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Nudge your pudgies off the couch this winter a family snow-tubing hill or dog-sledding adventure, or create your own backyard-or-bust version of Rudolph's Reindeer Games.  Read more...

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From color combinations to different media, kids never create the same thing twice at The Color Wheel, a new art studio for kids.  Read more...

This holiday season give your child the gift of cute creature encounters. You’re sure to surprise them with a gift that’s not only educational, but one they’ll remember a lot longer than the latest hot toy.  Read more...

As the show's name implies, this production is heaven for little pink-loving girls.  Read more...

The canine version of "The Nutcracker" is performed by the PAWSitive Therapy Troupe. The production includes 29 working dogs of all different breeds, which spend months practicing their spins and dances.  Read more...

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