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Watch This, Do That: Elemental
After being told all her life not to mix elements, Ember Lumen (Leah Lewis), meets an emotional water guy, named Wade Ripple (Mamoudou Athie). She begins seeing how much they’re actually alike instead of different. Ember’s parents, Bernie and Cinder immigrate to Element City before she was born and...
The World’s Biggest Bounce Park is Coming to the North Shore
FUNBOX, the largest bounce house popup in the world, is coming to Old Orchard Mall in Skokie next week. The bounce park opens June 30 and will remain at the mall for three months. Bright, colorful and full of bouncy fun — what kid wouldn’t want to play at a...
Meet the Highland Park Teen Starring in ABC’s Our America: Who I’m Meant to Be
Chazzie Grosshandler is a rising high school senior from Highland Park who’s doing all of the things kids her age do – going to prom, working out, babysitting, planning vacations for the summer and starting to get her college applications together. But unlike her peers, in between her...
6 Simple Ways to Stop Overprotecting Your Kids
When her youngest son, Izzy, was 9-years-old, Lenore Skenazy let him ride the New York City subway home from Bloomingdale’s alone. He returned home feeling independent. But when others heard the story, Skenazy was labeled the “world’s worst mom” and was thrust into the national media conversation.
Best Pickleball Courts in Chicagoland
Chicagoans are becoming obsessed with pickleball, a game that is a little something like tennis, badminton and ping-pong combined. Pickleball is played on a court the same size as a doubles badminton court, which is slightly smaller than the average tennis court. The pickleball paddle is smaller than a tennis racket but larger than a ping-pong paddle, and the ball resembles a colorful wiffle ball.
Fourth of July Guide for Chicago Families
This Independence Day marks the 247th birthday for the United States of America. Get ready to see Chicagoland covered in red, white and blue. Whether you plan on attending a patriotic parade or festival or prefer to spend the Fourth at home with a cookout and fireworks, there are so many ways to get into the patriotic spirit!
Patriotic Crafts for the Fourth of July
Get your house decked out in red, white and blue for Independence Day! Celebrate American freedom with these patriotic and summer-inspired crafts that the whole family can enjoy. Popsicle Stick Button Flag. These flags will make an adorable addition to your fridge art. Get the tutorial at Make and Takes.
What Parents Need to Know About the New Full-Day Kindergarten Law in Illinois
On May 19, a new law passed requiring that every school district in Illinois offer a full-day kindergarten program by the 2027-2028 academic year. Bill HB2396 requires school districts to offer a full-day kindergarten curriculum for students ages 4-6 years old. Prior to the new law, school districts were only required to offer a half-day program.
Family Guide to Navy Pier
In 1909, the prolific Chicago architect Daniel Burnham created his Plan of Chicago. The plan proposed using the city’s gorgeous lakefront land as public green spaces and recreation areas. Burnham was adamant that the most beautiful parts of our city not be lost to shipping and commerce. Municipal Pier...
Frequent UTIs? How to Assess Your Own Risk for a Urinary Tract Infection
Those of us who have had just one urinary tract infection in our lives know the pain and inconvenience they cause. Some women never get urinary tract infections (UTIs) while others seem to get them more frequently. Although some women are more prone to getting UTIs due to behavioral and genetic factors, there are ways to prevent a UTI from happening.
Coding Classes for Chicagoland Kids
With as fast moving as technology is these days, coding has become almost as essential to a child’s education as math and reading. Unfortunately, not every school is teaching computer programming just yet, but there are plenty of opportunities for kids to learn the skill in Chicagoland (and some of the classes are even free!).
Local Girls Mentoring Program Tackles Bullying through Education
When Shatina Edwards was growing up, she was bullied. Seeing the lifelong effect it had on her mental health and self-esteem, she set out to tackle the problem head on by mentoring young girls for a living. But while working with high school girls through a variety of organizations, she found herself in middle school again.
Best Places to See a Mermaid in Chicago
With the premiere of Disney’s new live-action adaptation, more kids than ever are interested in mermaids. We did some of the tail-work for you and found the best mermaid-related events Chicago has to offer. Wherever the tide takes you this summer, we know that if it involves mermaids, then...
5 Places to See a Mermaid in Chicago
With the premiere of Disney’s new live-action adaptation, more kids than ever are interested in mermaids. We did some of the tail-work for you and found the best mermaid-related events Chicago has to offer. Wherever the tide takes you this summer, we know that if it involves mermaids, then...
Andy Warhol’s Iconic Pop Art Is on Display in Glen Ellyn
From now through September, pop art enthusiasts can experience the life of iconic artist Andy Warhol through his original works, as well as photographs, interactive exhibits and recreations that are exclusively on display at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art. Unfolding over 10,000 square feet of exhibition space, the interactive...
Family Fun on the Mississippi River
The mighty Mississippi is the stuff of legend. However, if you live in Illinois or the surrounding areas, you might be tempted to view this famous river as simply part of the landscape. Be prepared to consider this natural wonder in a whole new way with a trip to the National Great Rivers Museum and Melvin Price Locks and Dam, located in Alton, Illinois, on the banks of the Mississippi River.
What Are Those Painful Red Bumps on Your Skin?
If you have painful red bumps in the tender areas of your body where skin meets skin — think armpits and inner thighs — you may have a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Many people live with HS for years before they get a diagnosis, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
Among the Close Suburbs to Chicago, Niles Stands Out
City-dwelling as a couple is a phenomenal experience. When two become three, toting an infant around restaurants, shops and entertainment venues is relatively manageable. But when babies become toddlers, living in Chicago proper becomes a new, more challenging and more expensive experience. The coolest part about Chicagoland with a young...
How to Survive an Outdoor Summer Festival with Kids
There’s nothing like attending an outdoor summer festival with your family. Lucky for us, Chicagoland is busy with summer fests all season long — food and drink-themed fests, concerts in the local park, ethnic festivals that celebrate heritage and cultural traditions, the list goes on. You name it, and there’s probably a festival in honor of it!
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