No puddle jumping required
Winter's a good time to stay in and cuddle, but put kids in spring and they welcome a puddle. Apologies to Olaf, the huggable snowman in "Frozen," but we'd like...
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The big kid on the block at Chicago Children’s Theatre
Chicago Children's Theatre is growing up, or at least experimenting with its family of programming in May. The popular presenter of plays for tots ages 2 and up is launching...
The big kid on the block at Chicago Children’s Theatre
Chicago Children's Theatre is growing up, or at least experimenting with its family of programming in May. The popular presenter of plays for tots ages 2 and up is launching...
Brides aim for blogworthy gowns
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something askew. That's today's twist on bridal style. "Mismatched elegance is the name of the game," said Abby Larson, editor and founder of the...
Parents in Illinois outspend parents nationally, survey says
Illinois parents spend more than the national average on their children, according to a study released recently by BMO Harris Bank. Bitterness sprays from the keyboard as I type those...
CPS letter buzz
Monday morning's weekend update from many city parents centered on Chicago Public Schools notification letters landing in mailboxes Saturday. Most parents received letters regarding their child's acceptance — or, more...
CPS letter buzz
Monday morning's weekend update from many city parents centered on Chicago Public Schools notification letters landing in mailboxes Saturday. Most parents received letters regarding their child's acceptance — or, more...
Parents in Illinois outspend parents nationally, survey says
Illinois parents spend more than the national average on their children, according to a study released recently by BMO Harris Bank. Bitterness sprays from the keyboard as I type those...
L’Wren Scott left mark on fashion world
Though not a household name, L'Wren Scott dressed fashion's A-list. First lady Michelle Obama wore a raspberry-colored design by Scott with peacock-blue kitten heels on the cover of Harper's Bazaar...
Cholesterol test now recommended for kids 9 to 11
The face of cholesterol testing just got a lot younger. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently revised guidelines for annual well-child visits, adding a recommendation that all children between the...