Why Aren’t I Married Yet? Secret Tales of Social Media Shame
I left Facebook for four months, and everyone I know got married.
Health Benefits of Ultra Running
A University of California Davis study shares the health benefits and impacts of ultra running.
Tip of the Week: Choosing a Medicare Part D Plan
Medicare is health insurance that the federal government offers to most people 65 and older and some younger people with disabilities. It’s broken down into four different “parts”: A, B, C (or Medicare Advantage) and D. Part D provides prescription coverage. Choosing the right plan… Each year during the Annual Enrollment Period, it’s smart to […]
Op-Ed: The Importance of Coding
Late last year, in an open letter to school administrators, former District 223 School Board President Wendy Serrino forcefully addressed the importance of computer literacy.
Choosing a Preschool
It can seem overwhelming to navigate the goals and philosophies of the many preschools in our area. Executive Director of the Winnetka Alliance for Early Childhood, Blakely Bundy, notices most parents don’t have “…a basic understanding of what exactly happens in preschool and why.” Use these guidelines to find the right preschool and help you […]
Proper Playgroup Etiquette: Keeping the Mommies in Line
Minding your p’s and q’s isn’t just for school. Rumor has it—and it’s true—that manners matter at playgroup, too. If you fill a large room with toys and add 6 smothering, doting mommies with their preschool-aged kids, what you get, in the end, is chaos (and lots of fun to boot). But sometimes even the […]
Keep Preschoolers Learning Outside of School
Summer is coming (really!) and now is the time to think about how you’re going to fill those long days with your preschooler. Whether spending the day at the Chicago Botanic Garden playing summer bingo (pick up your picture card and stickers at the front desk) or exploring the Skokie North Shore Sculpture Park, the […]
Camps for the Younger Set
Before you know it, preschool will be out for summer. As you envision 10 weeks of 14-hour days stretching in front of you, don’t panic—just check our list, then sign up your littlest camper for some summer fun. Creative Kids Corner Known for its arts enrichment programs, this Skokie-based group offers summer camps in Creative […]
Preschoolers, Self-Control and Future Success
To encourage your child’s success, research suggests building character traits like persistence and self-control, rather than strictly academics. A two-year study by University of Pennsylvania psychologists Angela Duckworth and Martin Seligman, founders of the field of positive psychology, showed that self-discipline is a stronger predictor of academic performance than IQ. Self-regulation and learning Self-regulation and […]
5 Secrets to Surviving the Toddler Years
The change from sweet agreeable baby to willful toddler happens overnight and often leaves parents wondering what happened. I am currently raising my eighth and ninth toddlers. Consequently, I’ve learned a few things about these determined individuals. My Secrets: Allow enough time. Toddlers will not be rushed and the more you try to hurry them, […]
