It was a regular day on the basketball court when Chicago teen Mekhi Bailey took a hit to the neck — nothing unusual for an active kid. But the next morning, one side of his face and body drooped.

If you ever envisioned your own tree fort with ladders, pulleys and a slide, then you’re in luck because Sanctuary Treehouse Resort in Sevierville, Tennessee, is not only a kids’ but a parents’ dream ...

Figuring out which neighborhood school is tied to your address in Plainfield is an important first step to making sure your child succeeds. For Plainfield Schools parents, one of the main steps to ...

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is a popular vacation destination in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Dollywood theme park, Dollywood’s Splash Country water park and Dolly Parton’s Stampede dinner show ...

Choosing the right school in the Chicagoland area can feel overwhelming — especially with so many excellent options to consider. To help simplify your decision, we’ve partnered with a group of ...

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The contract between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Board of Education is settled without a strike for the first time in 15 years. The Chicago Teachers Union came to a historic agreement ...

Students and parents in the Chicago area are in search of a specific school environment may find it in a charter school. Charter schools are public, and unlike private schools, a charter is free to ...

In the past, finding a private sports coach often meant word-of-mouth referrals, expensive training facilities, and time-consuming scheduling. But as technology continues to reshape the way we work, ...

Families in Cook County looking for a unique learning environment may find the right fit in a charter school. These public, tuition-free schools often offer smaller class sizes and focused, ...

If you live in Skokie (or nearby), check out these family-friendly summer fests to keep your kids busy this summer. Chicago Parent is Chicagoland’s trusted parenting hub since 1984. We connect ...

Explore top kid-friendly events in Chicago, May 23-26, including family-friendly performances, art and music festivals and more. Chicago Parent is Chicagoland’s trusted parenting hub since 1984. We ...