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Best Gymnastics Classes for Chicagoland Kids
If your energetic kiddo is bouncing off the walls, why not channel that energy into jumping on trampolines, learning to somersault and hopping into ball pits? That’s right, it’s time to sign your little ball of energy up for gymnastics. Gymnastics is all about confident, intentional movement. These...
5 Ways to Help Your Teen be Happy, Healthy and Successful
In this time of over parenting, it’s sometimes hard to know when to step back and when to step in when it comes to raising a teen. With so much technology at their fingertips, the stressors of mental health and the pressures of sex, drugs, and alcohol, it can be difficult to make sure you’re steering your teenagers in the direction of a successful and fulfilling life.
5 Patriotic Memorial Day Crafts Your Kids Will Love
Memorial Day is coming up and there’s no better time to get your kids in the patriotic spirit. Here are some fun red, white and blue DIY projects the whole family can enjoy together. Patriotic Windsocks. Windsocks are what American dreams are made of. Get the kids involved in...
Help for the Frugal Parent
If you are anything like us, you start off summer super excited about the huge list of must-do fun you created to keep the kids happy – while cramming in all that family time you feel you miss out on the rest of the year – before they have to head back to school again.
Win Tickets to Mozart Immersive & Immersive Van Gogh at Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago
Families can enjoy two immersive experiences instead of one! These 360 degree experiences bring art and music to life. We’re giving away four tickets to Mozart Immersive & Immersive Van Gogh at Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago. Fill out the below form by Monday, May 15, 2023, for your chance to...
Take Your Family to Grafton, Illinois!
Here’s some news that just feels great: families are traveling again, and they’re doing it together. Industry research shows 76% of parents who are planning travel post-pandemic say their children are their inspiration for taking a family trip. But if a week at a crowded theme park doesn’t feel quite right — or you’re looking for something other than a beach vacation — there are plenty of off-the-beaten-path destinations to discover. For Chicagoland families, Grafton, Illinois, has plenty of draw.
Best Things to Do with Chicagoland Kids in May
When raising kids, you know life can get busy with school, sports practices, dance classes and other extracurricular activities. That’s why it’s sometimes helpful to plan ahead when searching for exciting events and attractions in Chicagoland. To make things easier for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do with kids in May.
Easy Summer Crafts for Kids
Chicagoans look forward to summer all year but, once it arrives, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with all there is to do. If you’re feeling burnt out from all the trips to the beach, driving to summer sports, lessons and camps, and running around town while the kids are out of school, we have just the thing for you and your family.
Local Moms Become Vocal Advocates Against Gun Violence
Colleen Wehrli, a Naperville mother of four, has been going to Moms Demand Action meetings for years. In 2022, with her advocacy, Naperville passed a city ordinance banning the sale of assault weapons. After seeing the change, Wehrli was inspired to make her voice louder. Wehrli is one of nearly...
Research Study May Help Parents Gain Easy Access to Autism Services
Ask any parent with a child on the autism spectrum: finding the services they need is not easy. In fact, it can be downright daunting. With so many services available and so much information to sift through, it can be hard to know the best direction to take. That’s exactly...
Many Reasons to Stay Rooted When You Live in Niles
It’s just a fact of life. As our families grow, so does our need for space. But when you’ve lived in your home for a little while and love your community, moving to a new house to gain a few extra square feet becomes less of a dream and more of a chore. Not to mention what your kids might say about waving goodbye to friends and classmates. But what are the benefits of the decision to stay rooted?
A Malibu Barbie Cafe is Coming to West Loop
Opens: June 7. Reservations are open now. Early bird pricing: $39-49/adults, $22-30/kids. Tickets include a 90-minute reservation slot, an entree and a side item. Getting there: The cafe is one block from the Racine blue line station. The 7, 60 and 126 CTA buses also have drop-off points near the Malibu Barbie Cafe. For commuters, the cafe is about a 20-minute walk from Chicago Union Station.
Family Guide: Museum of Science and Industry
Originally built as the Palace of Fine Arts for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exhibition, today the Museum of Science and Industry is one of the largest science museums in the world. The museum contains 13 learning labs, 35,000 artifacts, a baby chicken hatchery, nine permanent exhibits that attract visitors from around the world and much more.
Autism Diagnoses Have Risen Since 2018, According to the Latest CDC Findings
Findings released by the CDC last month based on data collected in 2020 report one in 36 8-year-olds have been identified with autism spectrum disorder, up from one in 44 estimated in 2018. This reported increase, from 2.3 percent to 2.6 percent, does not necessarily mean that more children have...
Educational TV Shows for Kids
With so many streaming services available these days, there’s an overwhelming amount of content for children. With so many options, it can be tough and time consuming to discern high quality programming from mindless television. If you’re in need of a little guidance, we’ve rounded up a collection of shows that will help kids learn about everything from counting to conservation.
6 Gardening Classes for Young Green Thumbs
After a really, really, really long winter, spring has finally sprung! While your little ones will probably have lots of pent up energy to play outside, channel it by teaching them a thing or two about gardening. Here are some kid-focused gardening classes that we dig. Garden Friends at Morton...
Chicago Baby Gifts to Rep Your City Pride
You’re obsessed with Chicago (and who could blame you?), so it’s only natural to want to pass on that love to your baby. These Chicago-themed baby products will have your mini declaring love for the Second City straight from birth. C Is for Chicago (Alphabet Places) Board Book.
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