I became a mom at 19 and spent years putting myself last. At 35, I'm trying 35 new things to rediscover what brings me joy.

It's a trope that boomers lived differently than today's kids. But their outdoor games and toys were unsupervised and carried ...

She didn’t think much of it until two days later, when a case manager from the Fulton County Division of Family and Children ...

Go angling for largemouth bass, walleye, and bluegill at this green space in Northern Illinois that has an annual fishing ...

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With temperatures in the upper 70s and partly cloudy skies overhead, Saturday provided an ideal backdrop for a morning ...

Summer travel costs are squeezing families. These 8 beach destinations deliver sand, activities and coastal charm for less.

The study, published in Developmental Psychology, found toddlers and pre-school aged children were less irritable when they were more physically active, suggesting physical activity has a positive ...

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The Detroit Youth Sports Day Showcase returns for fourth year at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park offering kids sports for free.

Because the best gift you can give is a little peace and quiet (for yourself).

Fall in Illinois has a way of pulling people outdoors, and one Lake County village gives that seasonal pull a very specific ...