10 Best Libraries for Kids in Chicago & the Suburbs
Visit our favorite Chicago Public Library branches, as well as some of our favorite libraries in the suburbs for books, story time and more.
10 Best Libraries for Kids in Chicago & the Suburbs
Parent Resources
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Back-to-School Tips For Parents
Back-to-School Tips For Parents
Find tips and strategies to emotionally prepare your child to start the school year from our resident Ph.D. – including a handy checklist.
Homework 101
Homework 101
Written by Peggy Kaye, HOMER’s Chief Curriculum Officer Featured in KIDBOX’s The Scribble Newspaper All too often, homework turns peaceful evenings into fighting matches between parents and kids. What can be done to stop the arguments? Here are a few ideas from our...
18 Spots Around Houston for a Family Photo Shoot
18 Spots Around Houston for a Family Photo Shoot
From parks and zoos to colorful murals, Houston is home to dozens of great spots for a family photo shoot.
10 Best Playgrounds for Kids in Los Angeles
10 Best Playgrounds for Kids in Los Angeles
These Los Angeles playgrounds—everywhere from Griffith Park and Santa Monica to Pasadena and Malibu—offer great outdoor fun for local and visiting families!
8 Hair Salons for Kids in Washington, D.C.
8 Hair Salons for Kids in Washington, D.C.
Try one of these Washington, D.C.-area hair salons for kids—from Cartoon Cuts to TropiCuts—the next time junior's hair is in his eyes.
Family Guide to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport
Family Guide to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport
Contrary to popular belief, a trip to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport with kids doesn't have to be a nightmare. Read our guide before your next trip.
Miami’s Jungle Island Introduces New Attractions for Families
Miami’s Jungle Island Introduces New Attractions for Families
After Hurricane Irma, Jungle Island took time to recover and design future plans for the eco-adventure park. We've got the scoop on the new additions to the Miami attraction!
15 Coolest Zoo Exhibits in the U.S. for Families
15 Coolest Zoo Exhibits in the U.S. for Families
From a children's zoo in Boston to a safari tour in San Diego, these 15 zoos in the United States offer exhibits and experiences you can't find anywhere else!
10 Best Aquariums for Kids in the United States
10 Best Aquariums for Kids in the United States
At these top-rated aquariums in the United States, kids can see, meet and even touch underwater creatures like sea otters, walruses and penguins!
The Mom’s Guide to Tackling a Trip to Aventura Mall in Florida
The Mom’s Guide to Tackling a Trip to Aventura Mall in Florida
Aventura Mall in South Florida is so much more than just a place to shop—you'll find cool art, a jumbo slide tower and restaurants the entire family will love!
5 Best Mommy and Me Spas in Miami
5 Best Mommy and Me Spas in Miami
Manis and pedis are on the menu for your next mommy and me outing at these five kids' spas in Miami that offer relaxing services for the entire family.