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January/February 2024

Travel

Family-Friendly Ski Resorts Near Chicago for Your Next Getaway

Cortney Fries -
These fun-filled winter wonderlands just a drive away.
You

Real Life: Quilen and Hannah Bonham Blackwell

Tamara L. O'Shaughnessy -
The couple behind nonprofit Eco House and Southside Blooms talk parenting.
School Issues

Roll Call Reboot: When to Decide to Keep Your Child Home From School

Danielle Braff -
Are they sick or do they just want a day off? And does the reason even matter?
School Issues

How Homework in America Has Changed Over The Year

Steffy McCourt -
Homework: The mere mention of this word can ignite fiery debates in households and schools alike.
At-Home Learning

New Year’s Education Resolutions for Families

Steffy McCourt -
Simple ways to make keep the entire family learning in 2024.
Advice

Love Is The Thread: Secrets to Strong, Happy Relationships

Lori Orlinsky -
Modern families share their secret for strong, happy relationships
Guides

Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Kids

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Here are some ideas to explain the significance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact to children.
Advice

Downhill Thrills: Sledding Essentials and Safety Tips for Families

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Be the family everyone envies on the sled hill this winter.
Advice

This One Switch Might Change Your Parenting Journey

Albiona Rakipi -
If you have to make just one parenting resolution in 2024, try this one.
At Home

Elevate Your Super Bowl Spread with Irresistible Chili Boards

Cheryl Aistrope -
Be the MVP of the Super, (err Chili), Bowl!
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Indoors

These glow-in-the-dark indoor mini golf spots are perfect for Chicagoland families

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These indoor mini spots in Chicago and the suburbs make the game so much more fun with glow-in-the-dark experiences, fun themes and more.
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Events

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is back in the Chicago area with glow-in-the-dark shows

Andreas Mørk-Barrett - 0
If your kids love big trucks, bright lights and loud engines, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is returning to the Chicago area Friday, Jan....
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Advice

New Illinois laws impacting families in 2026

Amanda Rahn - 0
New Illinois laws in 2025 include school safety updates, vaping restrictions, trauma training and required relaxation activities for students.
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Guides

A parent’s guide to Chicago Bears game day with kids

Andreas Mørk-Barrett - 0
At 5:30 p.m. CST Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, the Chicago Bears take the field at Soldier Field, and for many families, game day is...
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