Amy Souza
Yoga: a natural activity for kids
Kids are naturals when it comes to yoga: Ask them to stand tall like a tree, slither like a snake or curl up like a kitty, Read more
Learn from the masters
Encourage your child’s inner Picasso or Kahlo this spring by checking out the creative classes and workshops Read more
Far East in the Midwest
The impressive show put on this past summer at the Olympics in Beijing placed China front and center in the world spotlight. Read more
Celebrating the departed
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday that calls families and friends to gather together and remember loved Read more
Bronzeville shines
Chicago’s Bronzeville is not only a living reminder of African-American history, but also a vibrant, thriving community Read more
A seaside escape near home
Just off the hustle and bustle that is Irving Park Road, the Galos Salt Cave—the first salt-iodine cave Read more
Hurray for history
Since 1853, the Graue Mill has been grinding out cornmeal on its traditional stone gristwheel. Read more
Emerald Coast:The perfect family escape'
Looking for a long weekend hideout along 24 miles of sugar-white sands and sparkling emerald waters? Read more
Embrace the chill
Forget cabin fever. Snowshoeing is the perfect excuse to don your cold-weather gear and get outside this winter. Read more
Escaping winter here at home
You don’t have to feel stuck in the cold city this winter. Visit the tropics without having to catch a flight. Read more
Beyond Santa and presents
Travel around the world this Christmas season via the vibrant and diverse museums of Chicago. Read more
Spertus debuts children's museum
For a new way to celebrate Hanukkah, start with a visit to Chicago’s very own Spertus Museum. Read more
Strap on your board and let's go!
Snowboarding isn’t a sport reserved for daredevils and skateboarders. It’s fast, it’s fun, Read more
Make the most of parent-teacher conferences
As a parent and a teacher, I’ve been on both sides of the parent-teacher conference table. Read more
Bookin' through the city
For most kids, summer means a break from reading to learn. But before the school bell rings, by visiting a few local areas, Read more
U.S. lags in math education
Are U.S. early elementary-age children being adequately prepared to apply the mathematical ideas Read more
Movies that teach
Can't stomach another family movie night featuring Hannah Montana or clone troopers? Try these. Read more
Lincoln's journey
Follow in the footsteps of our nation’s 16th president by taking a journey from his childhood home Read more
Travel games
It’s that time of year again when long trips in the car are met with frequent choruses of "Are we there yet?" Read more
At home on the farm
Does your child think eggs come from the grocery store? That milk comes from a carton? Read more
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Read and Build: Transportation
Join a reading of “Twenty-One Elephants," build a bridge from a variety of wacky supplies, and then test how much weight it can hold. Read more
Apr 24, 2019
Frederick Douglass Agitator
Highlights from speeches and essays of Frederick Douglass. Read more
Apr 24, 2019
Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865
The exhibition reveals slavery’s machinations and widespread persistence in America, long after the importation of slaves was made illegal. Read more
Apr 24, 2019
