Past articles

The benefits of involving your kids in martial arts
January 14, 2013
Participating in martial arts can help kids learn skills and values that will last a lifetime. 

A family guide to downtown La Grange
January 11, 2013
Delicious brunch, comic books and old-fashioned charm await you in this western suburb of Chicago. 

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Pilsen
October 2, 2012
As the The Day of the Dead draws near, plan a family visit to this southern Chicago neighborhood. 

How to Halloween with the tweens
August 23, 2012
How to stay involved in Halloween but still give growing tweens the independence they crave. 

The Oriental Institute
May 21, 2012
The Oriental Institute was built almost 100 years ago to house the work of University of Chicago archeologists. Today it is stocked with some of the world's oldest, and most fascinating, treasures. 

Hidden beaches in Chicago
May 21, 2012
There are 33 beaches along the lakefront and some of the best for families are the ones you might never hear about.  

Kid friendly fast food in the Chicago's Loop
May 17, 2012
Take your kids to work and try one of these three places for lunch. 

Family guide to Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago
May 15, 2012
For those who've never been, or have memories of being single in Rogers Park, you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn that it's a family destination, too.