Gifted education must encompass the whole child to be effective. Angel Van Howe, social emotional facilitator and gifted coordinator, shares her insights. Many believe that school will be easy for ...

Dinosaurs, wooly mammoths and saber tooth tigers — oh my! This summer, families can travel back in time to meet Jurassic and Ice Age creatures with a trip to The Lost Kingdoms, a dino-mite immersive ...

Remember when Millennium Park opened? Celebrate the 20th Anniversary with music festivals, interactive art and more.

Whether you’re a beginner getting to know the local bike paths, or a seasoned cyclist eager to explore rugged trails, ...

The beloved teddy bear, Corduroy, will be coming to Chicago Shakespeare Theater this summer! Beginning June 18, families can ...

Biking is one of the core staples of outdoor summer fun. If you’re planning to hit the trails with kids in tow, there is ...

Choosing where to raise a family can impact the way a child sees the world.

Choi and Song are embracing their role as mompreneurs. While starting a business has taken away some initial time with their ...

That first visit may be a blur, since it happens between three and five days after birth. At this visit, the doctor will be ...

Of the two-thirds (67%) of Americans who are pet owners (defined as those who currently own a cat and/or dog), 24% have pet ...

Some schools in Cook County have better scores than others. Niche, a data-analyzing website focused on schools, has graded ...

Since 1984, the Chicago Parent editorial team is trained to be the go-to source for Chicagoland families, offering a rich ...