Elizabeth Diffin spends most of her non-work time trying to be a "cool aunt" to her amazing 2-year-old nephew, Aidan. She's excited to introduce him to the fun activities in and around Chicago and then return him and all his energy to his parents. Elizabeth received her Master's degree from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism in March 2010. A Philadelphia native, she has lived in the Chicago area for five years, but remains a rabid Phillies and Eagles fan, with apologies to the Cubs, Sox and Bears. Elizabeth loves pretty much everything about Chicago … except the winter.

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Extreme Mammals opens at Field Musuem
May 24, 2012
Everyone will walk away from the new Field Museum exhibit, Extreme Mammals, knowing something new. 

Bike through Chicago
May 23, 2012
Chicago's Active Transportation Alliance has two events that bookend the summer - Bike the Drive on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, and the Four Star Bike Tour at the end of August. 

Adler's "Welcome to the Universe" puts it all in perspective
May 22, 2012
Chicago Parent assistant editor Elizabeth Diffin traveled to the Adler Planetarium for their new space show, "Welcome to the Universe." 

Summer Olympic sports for kids
May 21, 2012
We all know swimming, diving, gymnastics, and track and field. But what about those little-known sports that only get their moment in the sun when the Olympics roll around every four years?  

7 Chicago area water parks
May 15, 2012
School’s out for the summer and we can’t think of anything better to do on a hot, humid summer day than splashing with your kids in some of our local water parks. Here are our picks for some attractions to check out. 

Extreme Mammals at the Field Museum
April 27, 2012
Mammals come (and came) in all shapes and sizes. The Field Museum's new exhibit introduces you to the breadth and variety of mammals you've probably never heard of.  

Stages, Sights and Sounds kicks off 10 days of world theater
April 26, 2012
From Japanese puppetry to a female Lear to a highly physical Superman to an exploration of relationships along a wall to a postman opening packages and telling stories, this festival of international theater should create smiles for the whole family. 

Five ways to celebrate Earth Day on April 22
March 27, 2012
There's plenty to do outside this spring. Here are five suggestions to help you celebrate Earth Day. 

The Giver at Adventure Stage Chicago
March 27, 2012
Adventure Stage Chicago adapts The Giver, the dystopian book from 20 years ago, for the stage. 

100 Years of Girl Scouts
March 1, 2012
The DuPage County Historical Museum in Wheaton highlights the history of the Girl Scouts. Through April 30.