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Things to Do in Orlando Beyond the Theme Parks
Orlando is known for its world-class theme parks. Once you’ve had your fill of rollercoasters, there’s still so much more to see and do. Here are some top family-friendly attractions, from animal adventures to outdoor excursions. Ride the Waves at Aquatica. Aquatica Orlando, a SeaWorld water park, secures...
Best Things to Do with Chicago Kids in April
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 April.
Local Mom Opens Chicago’s Only Bilingual Playroom in Logan Square
When Chicago mom Vanessa Avalos, a second-generation Mexican-American Chicagoan was younger, she never learned Spanish, mostly due to a lack of resources. As an adult, she immersed herself in the language in an effort to reclaim her culture. Now, Avalos, who has two kids ages 5 and 11, is on...
Yoga Poses to Try With Your Family
Kids are always in motion, so yoga is the perfect way to get their bodies moving and channel their energy in a positive way. Buddha Belly Kids Yoga co-founder Erin Bracco says the benefits of yoga for kids are endless. “When children develop a yoga practice, their lives begin to...
Beautiful Gardens in Chicagoland (And Beyond!)
Chicagoland blooms with beauty in the spring. Appreciate the beauty of the season by taking a trip to a hidden rose garden, picking blooms at a flower farm or practicing the art of hanami — the Japanese tradition of enjoying the beauty of flowers — at a peaceful Japanese garden.
Best Libraries to Visit with Kids in Chicagoland
Gone are the days when libraries were just a place for borrowing books. Don’t be alarmed, avid readers — your local library is still lined with shelves of books. But did you know that many libraries today also lend other materials, from movies, magazines and ebooks to museum tickets, toys and even laptops and tools?
Camp Galileo Chicago Teaches Kids to Innovate and Have Fun
With more than 50 camp locations across the U.S. and unique programming developed by talented educators, Camp Galileo Chicago brings summer fun and a positive mission of personal growth, inclusion, friendship and inspiration to kids ages kindergarten through 10th grade. Plus, parents who need extended hours will find it here....
Performing Arts Summer Camps for Your Budding Star
Kids and teens who love to get on stage and sing their hearts out have the perfect opportunity to do just that this summer. At Music Theater Works, kids 8-13 and teens 13-18 can join the YouthREACH Kids Company or YouthREACH Youth Company to practice, perform, make friends and have a lot of fun, too.
The 5 Best Strategies to Support the Power and Gifts of Kids with ADHD
According to New York Times–bestselling author Edward Hallowell, M.D., Ed.D., learning differences can actually translate into superpowers, and changing our mindset about neurodiversity opens up a world of possibilities for our kids. Dr. Hallowell has spent more than four decades treating kids diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia and other learning...
Chicagoland Moms Appear on Shark Tank with Innovative Baby Product
When Addie Gundry’s 10-month-old son Cooper had a blowout at a Chicago restaurant, she was horrified at the experience of changing him in a public restroom on an old, unsanitary and uncomfortable changing table. After sucking it up and returning to her meal, Gundry said to her husband “I think I can make a better one.”
Sweet Mexican Treats to Savor on Cinco de Mayo
Who doesn’t love an underdog story? While we traditionally celebrate the victory of the Mexican Army over the French Army in The Battle of Puebla with guac and margaritas, consider sweetening it up this year instead. From paletas and churros to sweet cream fruit cups and the infamous dorilocos, there are so many ways to taste your way through Cinco de Mayo. Savor the fun flavors of Mexico’s best treats at these amazing locations throughout Chicagoland.
The Importance of Wearing Sunscreen All Year Round
It may not be beach season, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be wearing your sunscreen. In fact, you should be wearing it in the cooler months and all-year-round. “Using sunscreen is the best way to protect your skin from sun damage,” say Arlene Ruiz de Luzuriage, MD, and Oluwakemi Onajin, MD, dermatologists and members of the expert skin specialist team at the University of Chicago Medicine. Just because the sky looks cloudy or the air feels cold doesn’t mean you’re protected from the sun.
Earth Day Events for Chicago Families
Are you ready to go a little green? Earth Day is coming up quickly! There are many ways for families to celebrate the holiday on April 22 such as recycled crafts and unexpected ways to recycle as a family. Here are some local Earth Day events to help make the...
Women’s Heart Attacks Often Self-Diagnosed as Stress
When we think of someone experiencing a heart attack, we normally think of symptoms most common to men — tightness in left side of chest or jaw, sweatiness or even shoulder pain. But rarely do we think of the symptoms a woman has when she’s having a heart attack....
Encouraging Adolescent Leadership
Leaders provide direction and focus, whether they are in the world of politics, religion, community, jobs or family. Being in a leadership role isn’t just something for adults. Young people can provide leadership when they’re motivated by a desire to help or change things on a small or large scale, or when they are encouraged to raise their voice.
What Parents Need to Know About Smart Start Illinois
Last month, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced his commitment to education for Illinois’s youngest students with Smart Start Illinois, a $250 million program that aims to provide every child in the state with a preschool education. What is Smart Start Illinois?. Smart Start Illinois is a plan to make preK...
CPS Selective Enrollment Test: What You Need to Know
As a Chicago middle school parent looking ahead to high school for your child, you face decisions about your options. At the center is the CPS selective enrollment test, a high school entrance exam that can determine whether or not your child may attend one of 11 selective schools in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district.
How to Make Summer Camp Affordable for Your Kid
It’s hard to put a price tag on kids’ learning and growth, but parents certainly have family budgets to think about when considering camp. The good news is, there’s an affordable summer camp to fit nearly every one. With a little research, not only can you find...
Mall Play Areas for Chicagoland Kids
Spend a little too much time watching “Paw Patrol” or “Bluey” and you’ll definitely find yourself needing a break and some adult conversation. Kids are the same way when it comes to too much “adulting” in one day. Next time you need to...
Teen Girls and LGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing More Sadness and Violence Than Ever
The most recent data from a decade-long CDC study has worrying news for parents: data show a severe uptick in sadness and violence levels reported by teen girls and LGBTQ+ youth. These findings, released by researchers that began collecting data in 2011, suggests that major health disparities exist between different...
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