Poetry teaches autistic kids the art of communication 
Poetry teaches autistic kids the art of communication
A technique capitalizing on Shakespeare is helping to improve social and communication skills in children with autism.
Gardening seniors nourish themselves, the earth  Featured
Gardening seniors nourish themselves, the earth
Seniors who take advantage of their green thumb can get stress relief benefits while helping to save the planet.
Bulls lesson on handwashing 
Bulls lesson on handwashing
Advocate Health Care teams up with the Chicago Bulls to give students at Major Adams Community Center on Chicago’s West Side a fun lesson on the importance of safety and handwashing.
Fast food meals for kids get an “F” 
Fast food meals for kids get an “F”
New study gives parents another reason to whip up home-cooked meals for their little ones.
Can major stress put your pregnancy at risk? 
Can major stress put your pregnancy at risk?
Stressful, traumatic events can lead to stillbirth, new research says. Learn which stressful events are the most common and how they affect pregnancy.
Can parent arguments hurt a child’s mental development? 
Can parent arguments hurt a child’s mental development?
New study sheds light on just how much kids are affected when their parents fight.
Get to know your food at the farmers’ market  Featured
Get to know your food at the farmers’ market
Your community farmers’ market may be your first stop on the way to eating food that’s healthier for your body and better for the environment.