Caitlin Murray Giles
Tips for catching the CTA Holiday Train this season
Make a plan to ride the holiday train with your family this year. Read more
Chicago-area parents share advice on sending kids off to high school
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How to keep your baby happy
Expert Harvey Karp reveals the best ways to sooth your baby and make them happy. Read more
Photo by Thomas Kubik
The best products for new Chicago parents
TheBabyGuybaby gear expert and product info extraordinairegives his recommendations for must-have baby gear in Chicago. Read more
Back-to-school: 6 tips for no-stress mornings
It is possible! Your day can begin smoothly. Here's what you need to do. Read more
The much-anticipated 606 opens Saturday in Chicago
The 606 brings together arts, history, design, trails for bikers, runners, and walkers, event spaces, alternative transportation avenues, and green, open space. Read more
Throw an outdoor movie party for friends and family in Chicagoland
Don't head out to the movies. Bring the big screen to your own backyard. Here's how. Read more
15 practical tips from Chicago teachers to avoid summer learning loss
Summer can be a time for fun, but it also means kids often forget a lot of what they've learned in school. We've got 15 tips from teachers to head off summer brain drain. Read more
Six families share their ideas for a perfect Chicago day
Find some inspiration to create your own perfect Chicago day. Read more
How to make fireworks in a jar
This easy science project mimics colorful fireworks explosions and is a perfect craft for your Fourth of July weekend. Read more
Edible white chocolate butterfly craft for kids
Celebrate the return of these winged beauties to our backyards and parks by creating an edible homage. Read more
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Gingerbread Decorating at The Peninsula
The 90-minute private gingerbread decorating class begins with a kitchen tour followed by the chance to decorate your own gingerbread cookies with instruction from The Peninsula Chicago’s pastry team. Read more
Dec 6, 2019
On the Right Track: By Rail to Chicago & Beyond
Visitors will discover how Chicago area railroads helped create the suburban transportation landscape as we know it today. Read more
Dec 6, 2019
