Heading off to college to start a new life sans parents can be exciting, it’s the packing part that can feel overwhelming. Read...
Here are a few tricks for Chicago-area kids and parents to help make the transition smoother.
Going back to school is the same as it's always been. Only the details are different. Kids are still kids.
Making lunch for our kids can be frustrating, especially if they don't eat it. Here are a few tips to help them eat healthy.
Bars of soap, two dozen glue sticks and reams of copy paper. Not what you’d expect to find in your child’s backpack but more and more Chicago Public Schools are asking parents to bring items like those on the first day of school.
Deciding on a school outfit is a tough decision. This is how to look like a million bucks while spending a lot less.
The Kohl Children’s Museum is the perfect spot for kids under 8. The museum offers a fantastic array of exhibits all catering perfectly to the munchkin set and is laid out smartly so that you don’t waste all day going up and down elevators or searching for hidden treasures.
There’s a lot more to Chicago history than Mrs. O’Leary’s cow and the last time the Cubbies won the World Series. Here are some of the best spots to teach your kids about the history of the City of Chicago.
Try one of these less well-known spots and expand your horizons a little. It’s a big town – especially if you include the suburbs — and most of us have just barely scratched the surface.
The independent book store is practically an endangered species these days. It’s a shame too. Many independent book stores devote a large section to children. So the next time your child needs something to read, consider visiting one of these outstanding book stores for children.
