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Talk Like Shakespeare Day, a Chicago creation, goes global
Hear ye, hear ye! The hour is upon us, whenst all the people shall speak in the tongue of Shakespeare. Read more...
Shedd Aquarium peels back curtain on baby beluga
After four months behind a privacy wall, the Shedd Aquarium's baby beluga says hi to the world above water. Read more...
The answers to your money woes? Look around your house
One expert says most people are sitting on more wealth than they realize, right in their own home. Read more...
Money Smart Week
Money Smart Week comes to Chicago
Money, like kids, doesn't come with instructions. So Chicago Parent, the Federal Reserve and the Economic Awareness Council are here to help. Read more...
From the Money Smart Kid to your kid: Saving starts small
This financially savvy Chicago teen has some tips for your kids. Read more...
Financial literacy through crosswords, jumbles and other games
It's never too early to start teaching your kids about saving smart. These games will help with the "But, Moooooom!" whines. Read more...
Being a parent should be tax deductible
We all know parenting is a full-time job. What if the IRS agreed? Use this form to maximize your imaginary parental refund. Read more...
'American Idol' contestant Lee DeWyze is voice behind River Forest baby food company
A surprising local connection to "American Idol"s front-running cutie. Read more...
Chicago Children's Museum gets grant to expand inclusive exhibits for kids with disabilities
Chicago Children's Museum received a $15,000 from CVS's philanthropic arm to continue and expand its inclusive programming for kids with special needs. Read more...
Is bullying a crime? Should it be?
As bullying's body count grows, law enforcement has moved to criminalize it -- and the kids who do it. But is the legal foundation there? And should it be? Read more...
Rare redhead chicks born at Kohl Childrens Museum
A pair of rare auburn chickens, two of only about 300 in the world, were born at Kohl's Children's Museum last weekend. Read more...
What you need to know about your child's Facebook profile
Last year, Facebook made some changes to its privacy policy. If you haven't checked over your child's profile recently, you may want to do so now. Read more...
Three Chicago organizations in the fight against childhood obesity
On Mondays in April, we'll be shining a spotlight on three Chicago organizations on the front lines in the fight against childhood obesity. Read more...
Recipe: Fruit insects for kids
These friendly fliers will have your kids clamoring for dessert (like they're not already?) Read more...
A journey of 700 - and 2 - miles for epilepsy
One Chicago family traveled to Washington, D.C. last weekend to speak up about epilepsy, which affects nearly 1 in 100 Americans. Read more...
Chicago charter school emphasizes health, fitness and yoga
How many second-graders do you know who do yoga, clamor for turkey burgers, and speak Sanskrit? Read more...
Nonprofit teaches healthy eating, one rice cooker at a time
Quinoa with chards and leeks? For your kids? For $2.39 per serving? Yes, yes, and yes. One area non-profit shows you how. Read more...
Allergy-friendly Chinese food at P.F. Chang's
Allergy-friendly and gluten-free Chinese food? That doesn't taste like cardboard? Assistant editor Kate Pancero conducts a completely unscientific taste test. Read more...
Chicago organizations in the fight against childhood obesity
This month, we'll be profiling a city charter school where the kids do yoga, a north suburban nonprofit teaching cooking skills for busy families, and one museum's efforts to bring kids a little closer to their food. Read more...
