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. more

Sep 6, 2012 1:14 PM Aurelie Corinthios Chicago Parent Archives

Apple festivals in Chicago for families

Family fun at the core of two seasonal fests. more

Sep 4, 2012 3:04 PM Elizabeth Diffin Chicago Parent Archives

Inspiring creativity in kids through theater

Emerald City shows will inspire imaginations and have kids recreating scenes back home. more

Sep 4, 2012 12:13 PM Linda Marsicano Arts & Culture

Kid-friendly pizza and barbecue in Chicago

Service and savory food at Big Bricks is great for the whole family. more

Sep 4, 2012 12:03 PM Linda Marsicano Restaurant Picks

Kid friendly opera in the classroom

Seven Chicago public schools are participating in a unique, musical program this fall. more

Aug 31, 2012 4:16 PM Kathy Woods Chicago Parent Archives

Tips to avoid choking

There are plenty of ways to prepare food to reduce the risk of your child choking. more

Aug 31, 2012 3:05 PM Dr. Lisa Thornton Chicago Parent Archives

Back to school fall fashion for kids

Make sure your little students are dressed for success this school year. more

Aug 31, 2012 1:46 PM Photos Erika Hildegard-Johnson Chicago Parent Archives

An old dad's advice to the young

Christopher Garlington advises young dads to put on their "dadface". more

Aug 31, 2012 1:19 PM Christopher Garlington General Parenting

Toddler travels to Chicago to beat cancer

Australian family puts their faith in proton therapy. more

Aug 31, 2012 12:30 PM Liz DeCarlo Chicago Parent Archives

How to survive working from home with a family

Working from home isn't always as easy as it sounds. more

Aug 29, 2012 2:48 PM John Bray General Parenting

Cerebral palsy doesn't stop Chicago area mom and son

Christine and Christian use the canvas to relax and create. more

Aug 29, 2012 2:15 PM Liz DeCarlo Chicago Parent Archives

Parenting means supporting your child, not pleasing their teacher

A local mom shares her story as a reformed goody-goody more

Aug 29, 2012 12:55 PM Kathryn Naftzger General Parenting

Yummy Bubble Tea

Aug 29, 2012 12:01 PM Christine Palumbo Recipes

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. more

Aug 29, 2012 11:37 AM Christine Palumbo Chicago Parent Archives

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? more

Aug 28, 2012 4:21 PM Sharon Miller Cindrich General Parenting

Local dads broadcast parenting humor

On-air show focuses on the less-than-sexy parts of being married with children. more

Aug 28, 2012 1:07 PM Dimitrios Kalantzis General Parenting

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. more

Aug 28, 2012 10:44 AM Lela Davidson Chicago Parent Archives

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. more

Aug 27, 2012 4:47 PM Sara Rontal Fisher Chicago Parent Archives

Weekend nature hike for the whole family

Hike and Seek gives families a full day outdoors. more

Aug 27, 2012 4:39 PM Nature

Get that ohm feeling

Meditation with the whole family could be the way to relaxation. more

Aug 27, 2012 4:05 PM Jennifer DuBose Chicago Parent Archives