Parenting

Guns are the leading cause of death for American children. And we’re banning drag queen story time.

While the ability to purchase gifts online may make holiday shopping a breeze these days, parents in the ‘80s and early ‘90s sometimes went to great lengths to get their children a popular toy. Long Black Friday lines, fights over the last box on the shelf, and riotous crowds sometimes accompanied the holiday fever for the hottest items.

Surprise Powerz Dolls are the idea of North Sider Kristel Bell, who wanted to make a difference in girls' lives by showing them the opportunities that abound in STEM fields.

More LGBTQ people and singles in Illinois would get insurance coverage for IVF fertility treatment under a bill proposed by state Rep. Margaret Croke.

With some kids approaching their second pandemic birthdays, Chicago-area families are easing their way out of quarantine and into in-person celebrations.

“We must remember that kids are flexible,” psychologist says. “Often we as parents are more attached to our traditions than our kids."

A University of Chicago Chapin Hall study shows 86% of Latino families in Illinois live in child care deserts. COVID-19 has amplified the challenges.

Remote learning has been a challenging adjustment for many students. "Kids are hurting in all kinds of ways," says a Loyola University researcher.