Michael Esposito

"Warship," a new PBS documentary about naval history and technology, premieres at 9 p.m. Wednesday on WTTW-Ch. 11. Produced by Thirteen/WNET New York, "Warship" provides children and parents with the...

For people with disabilities, getting dressed can be difficult. An Evanston company, Accessible Threads, offers alternatives. People who use a scooter or wheelchair can benefit from an easy-to-wear, unisex poncho...

One of the handiest safety Web sites to bookmark is www.cpsc.gov, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The commission is an independent federal regulatory agency that was created by Congress...

With all the little witches running around town, it seems appropriate to look at "Pagan Parenting" (Llewellyn Publications, $14.95) by Kristin Madden, a pagan parent. Madden is also a Druid,...

Here are some Halloween safety tips from fire department personnel: - Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or...

Ben Kaplan, 23, won more than two dozen merit-based scholarships-with a cumulative value of nearly $90,000-while on his way to graduating magna cum laude from Harvard in 1999. He's also...

College students looking to save a buck might want to check out "Unbelievably Good Deals & Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can't Get Unless You're a Student" (Contemporary Books, $12.95)....

So the kids are finally off to college, leaving the nest--to soar into financial independence, knowing Mom and Dad are such tightwads. After all, the new collegian's mind reasons, how...

Marco Polo was only 17 when he set out from Venice in 1271 with his father and uncle for the faraway palace of Kublai Khan. They did not return until...

Autumn's glory is celebrated Oct. 14 at Lambs Farm's Farmyard Fall Fun Fest. Highlights of the event are scarecrow-making, pumpkin painting and a giant leaf pile perfect for jumping in--and...