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September 2012
No place like home for Kohl's Wizard of Oz exhibit
The Wizard of Oz returns home to Chicago with interactive and educational new exhibit. Read more
Inspiring creativity in kids through theater
Emerald City shows will inspire imaginations and have kids recreating scenes back home. Read more
Kid-friendly pizza and barbecue in Chicago
Service and savory food at Big Bricks is great for the whole family. Read more
Kid friendly opera in the classroom
Seven Chicago public schools are participating in a unique, musical program this fall. Read more
Tips to avoid choking
There are plenty of ways to prepare food to reduce the risk of your child choking. Read more
Back to school fall fashion for kids
Make sure your little students are dressed for success this school year. Read more
An old dad's advice to the young
Christopher Garlington advises young dads to put on their "dadface". Read more
Toddler travels to Chicago to beat cancer
Australian family puts their faith in proton therapy. Read more
How to survive working from home with a family
Working from home isn't always as easy as it sounds. Read more
Cerebral palsy doesn't stop Chicago area mom and son
Christine and Christian use the canvas to relax and create. Read more
Parenting means supporting your child, not pleasing their teacher
A local mom shares her story as a reformed goody-goody Read more
Is your child underweight or just thin?
How to know if your child is too thin and what you can do to get them healthy again. Read more
Social networking for tweens
Does your tween need Facebook? What about LinkedIn? And why won't they put their cell phone down for two seconds? Read more
Local dads broadcast parenting humor
On-air show focuses on the less-than-sexy parts of being married with children. Read more
Eight easy ways to drive down family auto expenses
With all those new after-school activities your family car expenses can really add up, but there are easy ways to reduce costs. Read more
The best Chicago consignment stores for donating outgrown kids' gear
Running out of storage space? Try donating that baby stuff you never plan to use again. Read more
Weekend nature hike for the whole family
Hike and Seek gives families a full day outdoors. Read more
Calendar
Worlds of Wonder: Remembering Chicagoland’s Amusement Parks
From Kiddieland, Santa’s Village, and Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom, learn about the signature rides and iconic venues through rare photos and video, memorabilia, advertisements, and intriguing artifacts. Read more
Jul 16, 2019
Gardens Galore
Check out all of the different and unique ways that you can plant a garden at home in a self-guided hands-on discovery activity. Read more
Jul 16, 2019
Art on theMart
Curated digital art installation across 2.5 acres of theMART's river façade. Read more
Jul 16, 2019
