10 Ideas for Simplifying School Mornings
Every parent knows that getting ready in the morning is no minor task, and with back to school looming, it’s time to prepare. Here are some tips we pulled from the experts – actual moms.
5 Engaging Middle-Grade Books to Share With Your Tween Readers
Check out our list of recommended books for middle-grade readers (readers in upper elementary through middle school) that the entire family will enjoy. Filled with captivating characters, witty dialogue, and fantastic illustrations, you may just find yourself reading ahead after bedtime! Jaclyn Hyde Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White Fiction, Recommended for Ages 9-12, May 2019 […]
6 Family Road Trips to Take From Chicago This Summer
Looking for some adventure this summer that will bring your family closer together and create lasting memories? Consider the good old family road trip. Despite the gas station meals, sibling arguments, bathroom breaks, and wrong turns, we promise these road trips are worth the trek. These destinations are 10 hours or less from the Chicago […]
10 Books That Answer 10 Pressing Parenting Questions
Parenting comes with an endless amount of love for your kids, and an almost as endless list of questions. While, sadly, there’s no single go-to handbook with all the answers for raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted kiddos, there are plenty of books packed with expert advice based on science and experience that might just have the […]
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What It Takes to Be a Rad Dad: 4 Fathers Weigh In
In the lead-up to Father’s Day, we think about what makes dads great by speaking to three super dads.
10 Unique Experiences to Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer
It’s day two of summer break and I already heard the terrifying words no parent wants to hear: “I’m bored.” How do you keep the dreaded summer boredom at bay? Pushing the kids to play outside, scheduling playdates, and planning trips to the movies can only go so far — sometimes it helps to have […]
Giveaway: Win a VIP Blue Man Group Family Experience!
Treat your family to a special VIP show and dinner this summer! Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit. The four-ticket package is designed to give your family a truly unique experience. Each ticket includes: A three-course pre-fixe meal at Drew’s on Halsted Premium seat Complimentary pre-show beverage […]
