If your family love animals, Chicagoland offers plenty of zoos, farms and other institutions that members of the animal kingdom call home. There are a lot of opportunities to learn more about various ...

Preschoolers at Applewood Early Learning Center got a hands-on lesson Wednesday, thanks to the owners of Our Family Pet Shop. The kids in Debbie Stadler’s class played host to four visitors who are ...

As a working mom, I did a lot of searching for summer camps and after-school programs when my son James was younger. For all you parents, grandparents, and caretakers out there … please know that ...

How do you introduce engineering practices and skills to young learners? Smithsonian educators suggest it starts with empathy. Emily Porter & Melissa J. B. Rogers The Smithsonian's National Zoo and ...

A new study found that four to 6-year-olds shared more after listening to books with human characters than books with anthropomorphic (human-like) animals. A study by researchers at the Ontario ...

Chicago may be famous for its breathtaking skyline, deep-dish pizza and vibrant culture, but it also offers some extraordinary indoor animal experiences that provide kids with the chance to get up ...