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Fifth-Grade Games Showcase SEL at Francis W. Parker School
Social-emotional learning or SEL is a term that we hear a lot about, especially when it comes to our children. What exactly does it mean and how does it impact how a child learns?. Mike McPharlin, fifth-grade teacher and Chair of the SEL department at Francis W. Parker School in...
See the Lyons School District 103 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
Planning around school can be tough — we’re here to help. From holiday breaks to professional development days, here is the 2023-24 calendar as approved by the Lyons School District 103. Important 2023-2024 school year dates. Here are a few key dates you’ll want to bookmark:. First...
See the Lisle Community Unit School District 202 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
Planning around school can be tough — we’re here to help. From holiday breaks to professional development days, here is the 2023-24 calendar as approved by the Lisle Community Unit School District 202. Important 2023-2024 school year dates. Here are a few key dates you’ll want to bookmark:...
Family Travel Guide to Azul Beach Resort, Riviera Cancun
When your kids keep saying they don’t want to go home, you know it’s been an awesome vacation. That was the case for our crew when we visited Azul Beach Resort in Riviera Cancun, Mexico. Make core memories at this gourmet all-inclusive resort with swaying palm trees, sparkling...
Visit a New Winter Wonderland Experience in Lake Geneva
Winter Realms is a new, open-air experience bringing fantastic winter fun to Lake Geneva. With a weather-dependent opening date set for Jan. 26, the winter wonderland attraction will have thrilling activities, icy photo ops and illuminating winter landscapes for families to enjoy. Winter Realms is less than two hours from...
Curious, Connected Discipline Strategies for Happier, Healthier Kids
Have kids, they said. It’ll be fun, they said. And it is, but every parent knows parenting is not for the faint of heart. Learning to lead with more openness, more connectedness, and more joy in parenting is possible. Join Chicago Parent on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 3 p.m....
Chicago High School Application: 7 Tips for Every Parent
Prospective high school students in Chicago have many choices ahead of them. In addition to private and independent schools in the city and close suburbs, Chicago Public Schools has many neighborhood schools, schools with unique curriculum options from performing arts to STEM, plus a handful of highly competitive selective enrollment schools that rank among the top schools in the nation.
Tips for Finding a Special Needs Summer Camp
Deciding whether to send your child to camp is a difficult decision for any parent. But worries are often magnified for parents of children with special needs who have more individualized concerns about their child’s environment and level of care. How will the camp meet my child’s medical needs? Does the camp target my child’s IEP goals? How can I communicate with the staff?
See the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
School calendars can be a great resource for families to have on hand while they’re planning their year. From holiday breaks to professional development days, here is the 2023-24 school calendar as approved by the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303. Important 2023-2024 school year dates. A few...
Best Italian Restaurants for Naperville Families
Whether you’re looking to satisfy a craving, find the best meatball or are on the hunt for the perfect carbonara, Naperville has a slew of Italian options to dig into. Here are the ones that made the top of our list. Angeli’s. Address: 1478 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.
Best Places to Buy a House in Lake County
Buying a home isn’t just a contract to the property, it’s a sometimes lifelong commitment to the surrounding community, too. Choosing where to buy a home is a major life decision. Luckily, Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, also publishes a ranking of the best places to buy a home. See the rankings below to find out how towns in Lake County stack up.
Chicago Children’s Museum Brings the Big Top to Life
Come one, come all to “Circusville” at the Chicago Children’s Museum! The circus-themed exhibit encourages children and their families to learn and bond through imaginative, play-based experiences. Quick details about “Circusville” at Chicago Children’s Museum. When: Jan. 25-Sept. 7. Address: 700 E. Grand Ave.,...
Best Toy Stores Worth the Visit for Schaumburg Families
Toy stores are treasure troves filled with board games, handcrafted puzzles and plushies galore – an experience that can’t be replicated by shopping online or in a big box store. The Schaumburg area is home to some of Chicagoland’s best independent toy stores. Here are some of our favorites.
New FAFSA: What Parents of College Students Need to Know
Attention parents: If your kid will be in college during the 2024-25 academic year, you’ll need to fill out a redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The new FAFSA will launch by Dec. 31, a delay from its typical Oct. 1 release. It marks the form’s biggest overhaul in 40 years. The form will have fewer questions, some different processes and a new formula to calculate federal aid packages.
Win Four Tickets to Dog Man: The Musical at the Studebaker Theater
Dog Man: The Musical will be stopping by Studebaker Theater on select days from Jan. 31-Feb. 25, 2024. This family-friendly musical is based on the bestselling Dog Man book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man is the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
Win a $75 gift card at Chef Art Smith’s Reunion
Chef Art Smith’s Reunion is a family-friendly eatery for locals known for delicious comfort food is located in Streeterville at the front of Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier. With a standout menu developed by celebrity Chef Art Smith, Reunion offers Chef’s Signature down-home Southern Comfort food with a contemporary twist perfect for anyone looking for good grub with great flavors. The restaurant offers a kids menu perfect for the little ones and a dessert menu meant to be shared family style.
Best School Districts in Will County
Choosing a school district can have a huge impact on your student’s academic journey. Some districts in Will County have better scores than others. Niche, a data-analyzing website focused on schools, has graded some of the best school districts in Will County. The results stem from multiple ranking factors...
A 4-Year Timeline for College Planning
The timeline for college planning is a multi-layered process. According to most experts, it’s best to start early. Every student will have different goals for college. Those goals will determine some of the actions your child will need to take as they prepare. And now for the big question:...
Chicago City Day School Offers a Welcoming Culture, Academic Excellence
What makes a school special? For the Nisenboim family, the answer is two-fold: an exceptional academic experience plus a welcoming, nurturing school culture. Frank Nisenboim, father of twin 10-year-olds, says that when his family moved to the northwest suburbs, they made the difficult decision to leave Chicago City Day School, a place his fifth-graders loved.
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