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Teens

Guides

5 Ravinia concerts to go to with tweens and teens this summer

Shannan Younger -
Tickets go on sale on May 9.
Uncategorized

5 uniquely Evanston hangouts for teens

Sara Kutliroff -
Besides your basement
Things to Do

5 great Chicago-area sites to learn how to scuba dive

Jeni Williams -
Planning to spend your entire vacay under the sea?
Indoors

‘Curious Incident’ explores life from another perspective

Elizabeth Diffin -
The play is a great entryway into learning about life with special needs.
Uncategorized

“Wreck-It Ralph”: levels of fun for families with a bonus for young girls

Alaina Buzas -
Disney's latest film is engaging and colorful, but you'll leave the theatre with more to talk about than graphics.
Things to Do

The Paintbrush combines art and music for Chicago families

Linda Marsicano -
Each new project at The Painbrush brings something unexpected and prepares younger kids for a school setting.
Things to Do

Former Chicago Bear Hunter Hillenmeyer tackles concussion awareness

Elizabeth Diffin -
Hillenmeyer joins with Rush doctors to educate families on sports injuries. In our video, he offers advice to parents on how to handle concussions.
Things to Do

Social networking for tweens

Sharon Miller Cindrich -
Does your tween need Facebook? What about LinkedIn? And why won't they put their cell phone down for two seconds?
Things to Do

Eight easy ways to drive down family auto expenses

Lela Davidson -
With all those new after-school activities your family car expenses can really add up, but there are easy ways to reduce costs.
Advice

The best Chicago consignment stores for donating outgrown kids’ gear

Sara Rontal Fisher -
Running out of storage space? Try donating that baby stuff you never plan to use again.
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