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Teens

Advice

Weekend nature hike for the whole family

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Hike and Seek gives families a full day outdoors.
Advice

Unexpected family-friendly festivals and markets

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Kid-friendly isn't always so obvious, but these events are worth a family trip.
Things to Do

Fun festivals in northern Indiana

Kathy Woods -
Four short trips over the state line for fun-filled fall festivals.
Things to Do

Behind the scenes at Soldier Field

Elizabeth Diffin -
You don't have to be a diehard Chicago Bears fan to enjoy this tour.
Indoors

‘Wicked’ in Chicago is pure magic on stage

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With the witches of Oz finally back in Chicago, albeit for just a short visit, there's no better time to introduce your kids to the magic at play between the good and the supposedly evil in "Wicked."
Education

Talking sex with your kids – and Amber Madison

Aabha Rathee -
You just found condoms in your 13-year-old's backpack. Now what? We sat down with sex education expert Amber Madison, whose new book includes a few more references to penises than you're likely to be comfortable with.
Education

Be your son’s best advocate at home and school

Amy Bizzarri -
ItÂ’s a fact that many are overlooking: Boys are simply not thriving in school. What you can do to make sure your son succeed.
Things to Do

History unwrapped at mummy museums

Amy Bizzarri -
Unwrap the mysteries of ancient Egypt by setting off to discover some of ChicagoÂ’s very own mummies.
Attractions

Night at the museum, Chicago-style

Liz DeCarlo -
If your kids have watched the two "Night at the Museum" movies, they may be interested in having their own overnight experience at a local museum.
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