Sando Street is one of the hottest new restaurants in Wicker Park. With a kid-friendly menu of Japanese and Korean-inspired sandwiches and snacks, Sando Street is a must-visit spot on any foodie family’s bucket list. Quick details about Sando Street. Address: 1547 N Ashland Ave., Chicago. Hours: 11 a.m.-4...

A family cruise vacation can be just as action-packed as your kids wish and as relaxing as parents and grandparents want when you set sail with Royal Caribbean. Their wow-worthy ships are packed with incredible entertainment options, plus you can seamlessly visit various amazing destinations with ease. My family recently...

Before having kids, my husband and I loved to travel. When our family grew, we agreed that we wanted to continue to prioritize exploring the world as much as we could. Unlike it may seem on Instagram, no one comes with a magic wand and whisks us away on vacation — we make sacrifices to design these experiences, and we work hard to make them happen.

Choosing a middle school is an important early step in a child’s education. Some schools in DuPage County have better scores than others. Niche, a data-analyzing website focused on schools, has graded some of the best public middle schools in DuPage County. The results stem from multiple ranking factors...

Choosing a diverse place to raise a family can impact the way a child sees the world. Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, recently released its 2024 Most Diverse Places to Live. It offers a look at the most diverse places for people with kids in Cook County to call home based on a variety of factors.

Located close to Chicago in Caledonia, Wisconsin, Jellystone Park Camp-Resort offers a unique blend of outdoor excitement and cozy accommodations, making it an ideal getaway for families. From luxurious glamping cabins to traditional tent sites, Jellystone Park provides a variety of options. “We have so many ways to stay with...

Jana Richards is a Black mother who is deeply concerned about the health and well-being of her peers here in Chicago. She’s acutely aware of the statistics because she’s also an obstetrician and gynecologist with the University of Chicago Medicine. “This country’s maternal death rate continues to increase...

Tulip lovers, your time has come! If you can’t make it to Holland, we’ve got the next best thing right here in Illinois: The Tulip Festival at the Richardson Adventure Farm. Located in Spring Grove, this celebration of spring runs from mid-April through mid-May, prime tulip season in Illinois.

The French have their bistros. The English have their pubs. And the Americans have their steakhouses.Going out for a steak has been a pivotal part of American culture for more than a century, but it wasn’t always considered a high-class, expensive meal. In New York City in the 1800s, working-class folks would down pints of ale and feast on slices of beefsteak (usually without utensils and atop white or French bread) for celebratory meals.

More families are using their vacation time to make memories with extended family. Now more than ever, multigenerational travel— trips with three or more generations of a family— are increasing in popularity.Grandparents are often the ones initiating these trips. According to the Family Travel Association’s 2023 study, bonding with family and spending time with grandchildren are the biggest motivators for more than 3 in 5 grandparents to take a multigenerational trip.

Choosing a diverse place to raise a family can impact the way a child sees the world. Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, recently released its 2024 Most Diverse Places to Live. It offers a look at the most diverse places for people with kids in DuPage County to call home based on a variety of factors.

Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. This family-friendly performance will feature fan-favorite songs from the multi-award winning The Story Pirates Podcast and improvised sketch comedy based on ideas from kids in the audience.

Do you need a gift idea or want to treat yourself?. Beautifully New, the luxurious, modern boutique Park Ridge medical spa is proud to celebrate its 5th year in business as one of the premier medical spas in Chicagoland with their anniversary this May. One lucky winner will receive a one-month VIP membership to Beautifully New, which includes the winner’s choice of a HydraFacial, traditional microneedle or a Stimulator Peel + Dermaplane service. ($200+ Value)

Flyover, the immersive attraction that transports guests to the planet’s most epic places through exhilarating flying journeys. This multi-sensory experience, which incorporates leading drone technologies along with impressive aerial shots and first person-narratives, will showcase the city from unique perspectives. We’re giving away a family four pack of tickets...