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May 2013
Where to take the kids treasure hunting around Chicago
Treasure hunting season is in full swing and we can't wait to see what we'll discover this summer. Read more
Highland Park pediatric dentist helping tongue-tied babies
After just three days, it was painfully clear that breastfeeding wasn't working for Karen Poskozim or her newborn son. Read more
Teaching kids to swim and love the water reduces drowning risk
Tips from the experts on choosing a swim club and how to get the most out of lessons. Read more
When profanity shows up in your child's schoolwork
There were a few problems with my daughter's creative writing essay. Problems with big capital F's. Read more
How to tell if your kids think you're a cool mom
We spoke to kids and parents to find out what makes a mom 'cool'. Read what they had to say then take a quiz to find out just how cool you are as a parent. Read more
Discovering the joy of breastfeeding after nursing didn't come naturally
It took one Chicago mom three babies before she finally got breastfeeding down. Now with her fourth baby, she cherishes nursing time. Read more
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Three unusual ways to celebrate Mother's Day in Chicago
Mother's Day should be about what moms want to do. Sara has three great ideas for how she'd love to spend her holiday. Read more
Parenting coach Eirene Heidelberger gives Chicago moms more "me" time
Our Mom of the Month is Eirene Heidelberger, who founded GIT mom, a coaching firm to help parents "get it together". Read more
Recipe for Yakimaniac Veggie Martians
Eating veggies doesn't have to be boring. Make these veggie martians for the kids and they'll eat them right up. Read more
How to make healthy foods fun for kids
Yes, it is possible to get your picky eater to eat healthy food with a smile on their face and a tantrum-free mealtime. Read more
Chicago Children's Theatre performing autism-friendly show this weekend
The theatre performs a first: a special performance of The Elephant and The Whale set aside for children with autism and their families. Read more
Should your kids be using Instagram?
In this month's Plugged-In Parent column, Sharon Miller Cindrich tackles what you need to know before letting your kids join Instagram. Read more
Healthy food options added to the menu at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd has partnered with Healthy Fare for Kids to bring a variety of kid-friendly nutritious options to the aquarium's cafe menus. Read more
How couples should handle their money and bank accounts
As long as there have been couples, there have been spats over money. We look at the three ways couples commonly handle their cash. Read more
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Nature Connects: Art with Lego bricks by Sean Kenney
Marvel at 13 larger-than-life displays created from nearly half a million Lego bricks. Read more
Jun 26, 2019
Troll Hunt
A journey to find the larger-than-life guardians of the forest. Read more
Jun 26, 2019
Bronzeville Echoes: Faces and Places of Chicago’s African American Music
Explore Chicago’s music legacy through ragtime, jazz and blues in an exhibition that highlights the contributions of important places and people that shaped the music scene. Read more
Jun 26, 2019
