In Chicago, one in two children live in low income and homeless situations and many families are forced to decide between paying the bills and affording medication or basic necessities like diapers. If that choice sounds unimaginable, consider paying forward your good fortune by supporting these Chicagoland organizations that provide support and services to children, […]
If your child has ever been called a “visual,” “verbal,” or “mathematical” learner, you can attribute this realization to developmental psychologist and Harvard professor Howard Gardner. In 1983, Gardner published his groundbreaking book called Frames of Mind, which outlines his theory of Multiple Intelligences. Rather than just one general intelligence—the kind measured by IQ tests—Gardner […]
It comes as no surprise that the word unprecedented was selected by the committee of judges at Dictionary.com as “word of the year” for 2020. Meaning “without previous experience or unparalleled, it perfectly applies to what we’ve been facing. Although the unprecedented Covid-19 saga continues, the arrival of the vaccine has given George Mark Children’s […]
It comes as no surprise that the word unprecedented was selected by the committee of judges at Dictionary.com as “word of the year” for 2020. Meaning “without previous experience or unparalleled, it perfectly applies to what we’ve been facing. Although the unprecedented Covid-19 saga continues, the arrival of the vaccine has given George Mark Children’s […]
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! “Living in hell” is how Heather Hester describes a teenager who is gay and who has yet […]
In 2004, Tom and Ginny Neuckranz, of Winnetka, Illinois, lost their 14-year-old daughter, Erika, to adolescent depression — a mental disorder that not many people were educated about at the time. “Within several weeks, with many friends helping, including friends of Erika, we decided to start an education program and put it in the schools […]
The toddlers in Tamara Margas’ Berkeley daycare are budding yogis, performing pint-sized poses that stir their imaginations and stretch their tiny bodies. One of their favorites is the snake pose — with their bellies on the floor, torsos lifted while they make hissing noises. Another popular pose is “Paint the Rainbow,” where the kids trace […]
Every year at events around the country, our UNICEF USA family is honored to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of supporters who so generously dedicate their time to UNICEF’s work for children. From outstanding humanitarians in local communities who make UNICEF’s work possible to celebrities who volunteer their time and platforms to raise awareness for the […]
By now, most of us are officially over winter, but it’s safe to say there’s no one group more desperate for the weather to turn than parents of young kids. You’ve spent hours scouring Pinterest for homemade crafts and science experiments, baked the day away, and stepped on dozens of Legos. There’s only so much […]
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about private schools in the Bay Area, in Marin and beyond. When you’re thinking about your child’s education, it’s important to consider if a private school is the right fit. The guide below will help you come to understand what types of private schools are available, translate what different […]
