Excitement is mounting on East 63rd Street. Why? The grand opening of the dazzling new shared-use campus for the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School and the Hyde Park Day School, two affiliates of U of C. The much anticipated Ribbon Cutting and Community Celebration will take place on April 27. The Orthogenic School (SSOS) is a […]
Parents with children in the North Shore’s stellar school system love to try and predict what path their talented children will choose, but can only guess at who they will become and what they will do with their lives.
If you got a late start on your holiday shopping, we’ve got a last-minute gift idea that will last a lifetime. A College Illinois!® Prepaid Tuition Plan. Enrolling your future student in a prepaid tuition plan can help you financially prepare for college and can help them focus on the goal of getting into […]
‘Tis the season for gifting. In the weeks leading up to the holidays, we rack our brains for the perfect gift ideas. We make lists, scour aisles and hide presents bought in July. There’s nothing better than seeing our children or grandchildren’s faces as they open the box with the one gift they really wanted. […]
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With the start of a new school year, most parents share the same concerns: greater expectations, new friends, expanding social opportunities. However, if you have a child with special needs, navigating the social and emotional landmines become more complex. According to the Institute of Educational Sciences, more than 90 percent of 6- to 21-year-olds with […]
Give your child the most successful back-to-school launch with our best advice, ideas and tips. And help keep your school strong with our “Help Your School Toolkit.” PRESCHOOL SKILL BUILDING 25 Best Apps and Websites for Summer Skill Building Even though this is a summer list, these apps will keep your little ones learning all […]
Teacher Peach! opens its new retail store in downtown Highland Park on August 22nd, offering affordable products for teachers of all kinds. That’s right, Teacher Peach! presents over 50 unique products for teachers, parents and grandparents who wish to support their students and help them grow. And the best part? Most are priced under $15, […]
The Junior League of Chicago (JLC) has promoted voluntarism and the potential of women in the community since it was founded 100 years ago. When Lucy McCormick Blair Linn and twelve of her friends founded JLC in 1912, their first projects addressed the problems that women were having in the workplace. Their very first […]
With Election Day only six months away, election season is already in full swing. For teenagers, working on a campaign is a great way to learn about the political process and get a behind-the-scenes look at democracy in action. Getting your child involved in a campaign is easier than you might think. Here are some […]
