Teach teens life skills while everyone is home thanks to the coronavirus
As a parent of twin 17-year-olds, I've realized this week that if there was ever a time to make lemonade out of lemons with teenagers, it is now. Parents of...
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Top 5 Chicago train destinations to visit
Who says you need a car to explore beyond the city limits this summer? Take Metra or the South Shore Line to get to these events and destinations without worrying...
What to eat at Chicago farmers markets
It's easy to build up an appetite when you're shopping at farmers markets. All the fresh, beautiful produce, cheeses and baked goods make our stomachs grumble on the spot. Luckily,...
Chicago-area summer sports camps don’t require Olympic potential
Retro Active Sports Camp Give your kids a taste of all the fun you had back in the day at this camp where they'll get to play old-school games like...
Send your kids away, but not too far away
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp This year marks the 50th summer for this camp, known for nurturing talent in budding musicians, singers, dancers, thespians and artists. Auditions are not required;...
Restaurants that make great versions of kids’ favorites
Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed This Lakeview kosher barbecue spot, which donates 100 percent of its profits to charity, earns praise for its smoked-on-site meats on the grown-up menu, while...
Ethnic restaurants for kids
Isla Pilipina Filipino food is influenced by Chinese and Spanish cuisine, so your kids may recognize a few things on the menu at this little find in a Lincoln Square...
Restaurants with inspired kids’ menus
Frontera Grill Young diners at Rick Bayless' authentic Mexican fave have their own menu with options such as tortilla soup ($4), chicken enchiladas ($7) and jicama slices with lime ($2)....
Chicago celebrates Ella Jenkins’ 90 years
Ella Jenkins is often referred to as the First Lady of Children's Music, and with good reason: The 90-year-old Chicagoan released her first album of children's songs in 1957. Since...
Fun products to inspire young chefs
Got a tiny Tom Colicchio or an aspiring Stephanie Izard at home? Encourage their culinary skills with these products made just for pint-sized chefs. Think out of the box Wee...