Little Beans Cafe is an indoor playground that gives kids a chance to let their imaginations run wild. Little Beans (ages 0-6 years) can roam around the Little Beans Village, complete with a ranger station, general store, vet center and tree house. Big Beans (ages 5-12 years) have access to the Ninja Warrior obstacle course and […]
New York Times personal finance columnist Ron Lieber was surprised when he realized that the most difficult money questions he was being asked were coming from his toddler. That experience got him thinking about how we talk to our kids about money and how we can raise children who are grateful, thrifty, generous and prudent—in […]
When it comes to kids in the kitchen, there’s often a thin line between productive and destructive. Don’t touch the knife. Here, let’s wipe up that spill. It can be exhausting when kids “help!” But letting them work by your side will enable them to build confidence and some basic culinary skills that could lead […]
A good education is the best—and least expensive—fix to most social ills. Schools that engage and succeed are in everyone’s best interest. No institution enjoys greater impact in education reform than Harvard. And no city has made greater progress in urban education reform than Chicago. So naturally, Harvard convened civic leaders, its alumni and others in […]
Kathy Hardy, Winnetka Community Nursery School Director, says she has always regretted not “buying” her daughter, now 27, an extra year of preschool. “As parents you can’t help but want the leg up for your child,” Hardy says. Hardy is referring to academic redshirting, the practice of intentionally holding your child out an extra year […]
The employees at The Glen Town Center’s new pet boutique know that there’s nothing more important to a pet owner than the health and well being of their four-legged children. Wet Nose, which opened in December, specializes in natural foods and gourmet treats that will leave your furry friend healthy and happy. You’ll also find […]
When she left for vacation in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Lindsey had no idea she would meet the love of her life. Nico and his family, originally from Milan, were living in Spain at the time, so fate definitely played a hand in getting this couple together. When Nico decided it was time to propose, […]
There are kids’ restaurants (hello, Rainforest Cafe) and adults’ restaurants (yes, Alinea) and then there’s the sweet spot—places that welcome children while also serving food that adults love. We’ve assembled a list of restaurants that fit the bill with inventive kids’ menus and friendly service. Mealtimes are all about connecting with each other and that’s […]
It’s natural for children to feel worried at times – say, before a test or on the first day of school. Actually, worry can motivate them to excel. But, when it causes a barrage of irrational thoughts that interfere with everyday functioning—“What if mom drops me off at gymnastics and I get kidnapped?”—and provokes them […]
Deciding where to go to college is one of the biggest decisions in any student’s life. But while you want to feel comfortable with the school, you also want to like the town you’ll call home for the next four (give or take) years. As you plan visits with your college-bound kids, use our guides to […]
