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Travel

Things to Do on Mackinac Island With Kids

Jessica Schrader - 0
Find out the best family-friendly spots on the Michigan island.
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At-Home Learning

5 Chicagoland Kids Featured in New Empowering Book Series

Chicago Parent Staff - 0
The girls were chosen for their efforts to make their communities better.
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Guides

Go Around the World with These Chicago Neighborhoods

Lynn Gilbertsen - 4
And you don't need a passport!
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Things to Do

At Home

6 Easy Breakfast Ideas for Busy School Mornings

Kristen J. Gough - 0
These recipes will give your kids the fuel they need to get going for the day.
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At Home

6 Weird and Spooky Ways to Celebrate Friday the 13th

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Friday the 13th can be a fun day for families!
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Attractions

Free Days for Chicago-Area Museums

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Family fun that is easy on the wallet.
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Guides

20 Fun Things to Do with Kids This Weekend in Chicago and the Suburbs

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Plan your weekend.
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Parenting

Health

Kids Wearing Face Masks: Here’s What Parents Need to Know

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Tips and how to talk to kids about them.
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Advice

How to Get Your Kids to Do Chores

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Kids are never too young or old to get involved with cleaning the house!
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Health

The Delta Variant: What Parents Should Know

Paige Twenter - 1
A Q&A with a Chicago infectious disease expert on the Delta variant.
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Health

Common Bug Bites in Illinois: What Parents Should Know

Paige Twenter - 0
Find out how to do the trick on ticks, bed bugs and more.
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Education

School Issues

How Kids Can Make Friends in School

Chicago Parent Staff - 0
Here are a few ways to set your child up for social success.
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Education

The Complete Back-to-School Checklist for Parents

Jessica Schrader - 0
Keep track of what you need to do before school starts.
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School Issues

Illinois First to Require Asian American History in Schools

Paige Twenter - 0
Illinois’ TEAACH Act called a ‘life saver’ for students.
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At-Home Learning

15 Anti-Racism Books for Kids to Read at Home

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It's never too early to start talking about race.
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Autism Resources From Autism Speaks

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Brought to you by Autism Speaks
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Watch This, Do That

At Home

Watch This, Do That: Space Jam: A New Legacy

Katina Beniaris - 0
'Bugs Bunny knows who I am!'
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At Home

Watch This, Do That: Luca

Katina Beniaris - 0
'Silenzio, Bruno!'
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At Home

Watch This, Do That: The Parent Trap (1998)

Katina Beniaris - 0
'Sisters? Hallie, we're like twins!'
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At Home

Watch This, Do That: Raya and The Last Dragon

Hillary Bird - 0
‘We’ll have to watch our backs; we’re not the only ones looking.’
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