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‘Curious Incident’ explores life from another perspective

Elizabeth Diffin -
The play is a great entryway into learning about life with special needs.
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Holiday gift guide 2016: The best gifts under $50 for tweens

Elizabeth Diffin -
Making a list and checking it twice might be Santa Claus' job, but it's also a responsibility that falls to parents, grandparents, aunts and...
Education

Kids tell all: 7 things parents need to know about middle school

Shannan Younger -
Middle School confidential: What's really going on?
Things to Do

Lyric Opera of Chicago creates new shows just for kids

Liz DeCarlo -
A night out at the opera can be fun for the whole family.
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“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?
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.
Advice

Weekend nature hike for the whole family

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Hike and Seek gives families a full day outdoors.
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