Allison Markowitz
Experience marching band magic
Gather up your family band Sept. 27 and head to Trienens Hall, 2707 Ashland Ave. in Evanston more
A Veterans Day to remember
To get in spirit of Veterans Day, take your family to the First Division museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton for a day so more
An apple a day
Forget keeping the doctor away. Whether you pick your apples at an orchard or buy them locally grown at the store, this autumn treat is so delicious that your kids won’t even suspect the health benefits. more
Our favorite fall fruit
Did you know that the pumpkin is actually a squash? We often associate pumpkins solely with Halloween festivities, so read on to learn some fascinating facts about this round, orange and oh-so-carveable symbol of autumn. more
School's in for the summer
Why should history class end just because school lets out for the summer? more
Antiques for all ages
Forget dragging whiny, disinterested kids through a stuffy antique store. more
Museummania:
If you live in the Chicagoland area, chances are you think you know the best educational kid-friendly attractions. more
Beating the college crunch
It should come as no surprise to parents that college tuition is on the rise and that a college degree is becoming essential more
Opening the gates to equal parenting
It’s natural for mothers to feel a sense of ownership over the baby they carried for nine months. more
A new take on the old ballgame
Michael Goodman isn’t interested in being taken out to the ball game. more
Leapingand creepinglizards!
The exhibit "Lizards and the Komodo King" at the Shedd Aquarium continues to wow visitors and Faust, more
May flowers
Flowers bloom in May and remind us that Chicago isn’t the worst place to live after all. more
The joke's on us
Every year, ideas of grandiose April Fools’ pranks flow through our heads but never come to fruition. more
Why just February?
February is Black History Month. Use these facts as a fun jumping-off point more
Alternative resolutions
On Jan. 1, we awaken energized and excited to change our lives for the better, but by mid-month we’re back in our old routines. more
That elusive holiday toy
Eleven years have passed since Tickle Me Elmo debuted and turned normally calm toy stores into jungles. more
Everything but the turkey
As we all know, Thanksgiving revolves around turkey. Each year millions of turkeys become martyrs for our tradition. more
Yellow, orange and white goodness
Most of us see it as a filler candy, the leftovers in every Halloween goody bag. Compared to the chocolatey, nutty or gooey treats that abound this time of year, candy corn is an old standby. more
A royal phenomenon
Despite the negative connotations associated with being a princess—an attitude of entitlement, an emphasis on physical beauty, a dependence on finding a happy ending in the form of Prince Charming—Yearwood isn’t concerned. more
Calendar
Home School Fridays
Science and nature programs just for home-schooled students more
Nov 16, 2018
The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Ring in the holiday season with free, family-friendly activities. more
Nov 16, 2018
