2013 December

Chicago's International Museum of Surgical Science has created a new exhibit, RX for Success, to reach out to kids as young as 8 and hopefully convince some of them to consider careers in health care.

For the boy who befriends a classmate with autism, people across Illinois respond to a birthday present request.

When you are out and about, you might see parents trying to keep the kids entertained with keys and cellphones. This month's Plugged-In Parent addresses the question of cellphone dangers.

Marianne Walsh is trying to raise her boys with faith, something she hopes will provide them peace and love the rest of their lives no matter what path they might take when they grow up.

What happens when mom and dad don't agree about the magic of Santa? A compromise.

Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle, a staple at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry since 1949, is getting a facelift. Specialists are working to preserve the castle - in full public view - turning it into an exhibit within an exhibit.

Join your kids to ring in 2014 with parties geared especially for them.

Looking for a new family tradition this holiday season? Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol offers a funny and faithful telling of Dickens' classic tale.

There are never enough hours in the day for on-the-go parents. Save a little time by letting your local Citibank staff wrap your holiday gifts!

Chicago is filled with people who use their energy and talents to make the Windy City and its suburbs such a great place to live while helping those around them. We selected five who are good examples of that giving nature. This holiday season, we hope they inspire you, too.