According to this NPR report, researchers at the University of Virginia say that teens who learn how to talk back and argue with their parents in a calm, persuasive manner are better prepared for dealing with peer pressure as teens and adults.  Read more...

The Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show takes over McCormick Place for Martin Luther King Day Weekend. There are lots of things to do and see for kids and adults.  Read more...

Neighborhood Parents Network, along with sponsors Chicago Parent, Leep Forward, Bellybum Boutique and Marmalade Photography, is hosting its first Developmental Differences Resource Fair Feb. 4.  Read more...

Researchers at the University of Chicago and UCLA are seeking to interview teens with cancer. Their goal: improving technology to help teens deal with their disease.  Read more...

We celebrate ML King Day with a look at some of his lesser known - but still relevant - speeches and sermons. We'll also look at the newly launched Digital Archives at the King Center - which goes live today.  Read more...

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Every day this week, we're looking at the newly launched digital archives on the King Center website. The visually stunning archive is the culmination of a 9-month project between the King Center and JPMorgan Chase's Technology for Social Good. It's worth checking out.  Read more...

There's an entire section on The King Center's Digital Archives that is devoted to children's letters. Here are a few of our favorites.  Read more...

Our search through the King Center Digital Archives today takes us to Dr. King's economic philosophy. We highlight an editorial King wrote and an extraordinary speech that most people have never read.  Read more...

The Lincoln Park Zoo is offering free camp to 12 lucky Chicago kids.  Read more...

The enormously popular Ralph's World has just started shooting a pilot, entitled "Ralph's World: Time Machine Guitar."  Read more...

The New York Times is reporting that the American Psychiatric Association is considering changes to the defintion of autism - which may leave many who currently are diagnosed with the disorder, or the related Asperger's Syndrome, out in the cold.  Read more...

In the last three months, three children have died in the Chicago area from having TVs fall on them. Learn how to make sure your furniture is safe.  Read more...

It's National Compliment Day, and we just want to tell you how wonderful we think you are. No, really.  Read more...

The Lincoln Park Zoo is facilitating a unique culture and learning exchange between students at Francis W. Parker school and two schools in the African country of Niger. Check out our video and story.  Read more...

When Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass arrived at Navy Pier on Tuesday, the white tigers exhibit was going strong. By the time he left, the Pier decided to close the exhibit.  Read more...

Tu B'Shevat is a celebation of trees and the harveset. Officially it's the start of the new year for measuring the age of trees. And it's an occasion for eating lots of fruit. But the Jewish holiday is also a reminder to keep nature in mind when you're going about your business.  Read more...

Toddlers as young as 19-months-old expected fair play and expressed concern when that didn't happen in a study conducted by child psychologists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This research confirmed results from similar studies conducted last year.  Read more...

Although she won’t be in a public exhibit for a few more months, 10-week-old southern sea otter pup Cuyucos has already won Chicago’s hearts.  Read more...

Chicago Parent decided to talk to an expert to see just what animals do and don't know. And we have some fun facts about the 126 year celebration of Groundhog Day.  Read more...