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So you want to give your kid’s teacher a gift. Don’t make it awkward — keep these guidelines in mind

"Social Graces" is a weekly series asking two experts for advice on awkward situations. "Is it OK to give your child’s teacher a gift, and if so, how much is too much?"

August 30, 2019

It’s now or never — Our favorite ways to spend the last weekend of summer

Summer is winding down, but the best is yet to come. We’ve compiled a list of favorites to make the most of the last few weeks.

August 29, 2019

15 things to do with the kids Aug. 26 to Sept. 1

Here are 15 fun things you can do with your kids Aug. 26 to Sept. 1 in the Chicago area, including movies, music and wolf pups.

August 25, 2019

Jackie Pilossoph gives readers advice for how to handle their kids leaving for college.

August 23, 2019

Not enough parents realize the importance of FAFSA. Here’s what families of college kids should know.

Only 77% of families in a 2019 survey submitted a FAFSA form, in part because they didn't think they would qualify.

August 22, 2019

10 things I wish I knew before going to college

Parents, here's how to make sure your college kids know how to handle “adulting” before they head out on their own.

August 19, 2019

15 things to do with the kids Aug. 19-25

Here are 15 things to do with your kids Aug. 19-25 in the Chicago area.

August 18, 2019

In this week's Love Essentially, Jackie Pilossoph sings the praises of overnight summer camp for kids and their families.

August 15, 2019

15 things to do with the kids Aug. 12-18

From Hamilton exhibitions to summer concerts, here are 15 things to do with the kids this week.

August 11, 2019

15 things to do with the kids Aug. 5-11

15 things to do with the kids Aug. 5-11 in the Chicago area.

August 04, 2019

15 things to do with the kids July 29 to Aug. 4

15 things to do with the kids July 29 to Aug. 4 in the Chicago area.

Summer’s 12 coolest kids’ toys

Out of ideas for how to keep your kids entertained the rest of summer? Here are 12 super fun toys to help out.

15 things to do with the kids July 22-28

From Fiesta del Sol to "The Music Man," here are 15 things to do with the kids July 22-28 in the Chicago area.

15 things to do with the kids July 15-21

15 things to do with the kids in the Chicago area July 15-21.

15 things to do with the kids July 8-14

From comic conventions to the Taste of Chicago, here are 15 things to do with the kids this week.

Drowning happens so easily. Here’s what parents get wrong about water safety.

Though drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 1-4, many parents inadvertently put young children at risk around water.

15 things to do with the kids July 1-7

From Fourth of July celebrations to admiring a baby rhino, here are 15 things to do with the kids July 1-7.

From celebrating Pride to movies in the park, here are 15 things to do with the kids June 24-30.

June 23, 2019

Column: I will not stain the deck. I will not check Twitter. I will not organize the board games: A vacation mission statement.

I'm taking two weeks off work and I need a mission statement to keep me from wasting it on well-intention, long-overdue house projects

From watching movies in the park to attending the world's largest swimming lesson, here are 15 things to do with the kids this week.

June 16, 2019

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