Kristy MacKaben

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Illinois puts more focus on dyslexia

Kristy MacKaben - October 14, 2014

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month and Chicago area families are hopeful new Illinois legislation will help identify dyslexia sooner.

Illinois parents and some teachers struggle with national Common Core Standards

Kristy MacKaben - August 19, 2014

What exactly is common core and is it making your child's education better or worse?

Five Chicagoland spots to fuel your child’s love of nature and the outdoors

Kristy MacKaben - June 13, 2014

5 great places to get your kids outside this summer.

Chicago families can try sky diving at new indoor facility

Kristy MacKaben - June 3, 2014

Wondering about the new iFly sky diving facility that opened up in Rosemont? We sent a writer and her family to check it out--here's what they thought.

San Francisco the perfect destination for Chicago families

Kristy MacKaben - June 2, 2014

An insider's look at the best of San Francisco for families.

5 restaurants that have the best barbecue in Chicago

Kristy MacKaben - May 14, 2014

You don't have to travel south to find some great barbecue--Chicago has a few spots you don't want to miss. Check out five of our faves.

Chicagoland twins turn couponing and saving into family business

Kristy MacKaben - May 7, 2014

Two frugal sisters have learned how to turn being frugal into a business.

Surrogacy on rise in Chicago area

Kristy MacKaben - May 6, 2014

Surrogacy is becoming more popular for couples looking for nontraditional ways to raise a family.

Four places for authentic Mexican food in Chicago

Kristy MacKaben - April 10, 2014

Writer Kristy MacKaben takes her family on a search for the best Mexican food in Chicago. Here are four of her faves.

Best walking tour for families in Chicago’s Lincoln Square

Kristy MacKaben - April 10, 2014

A visit to Lincoln Square offers lots of places to eat, shop and play for families.

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