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 […]
5 Can’t-Miss Chicago Festivals to Put on Your Calendar
From family-friendly music festivals to food fests serving up delicious fare, here are five Chicago area festivals to check out this summer. Pride Month Throughout June This year, Pride Month is jam-packed with nearly a hundred different political, social, and cultural happenings reflecting the important influence of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community. Chicago’s Boystown was America’s first […]
2019 Father’s Day Gift Guide: 11 Perfect Gift Ideas for Every Type of Dad
Dads — how do we count the ways we love them? At Better, we love our dads and husbands for being the best fixer-uppers, protectors of the Wi-Fi, expert s’more makers, paper-airplane connoisseurs, champion dish washers, top-notch homework helpers, tireless workers … the list goes on. This Father’s Day, thank the dad in your life […]
18 Trips to Take Before Your Kids Turn 18
When you reminisce about your happiest childhood memories, you probably recall the time you spent with your family — the camping trips, the new cities or countries you explored, the animal encounters, the beaches and lakes you swam in, and the people you met along the way. Traveling together gives us wonderful opportunities to engage […]
18 Trips to Take Before Your Kids Turn 18
When you reminisce about your happiest childhood memories, you probably recall the time you spent with your family — the camping trips, the new cities or countries you explored, the animal encounters, the beaches and lakes you swam in, and the people you met along the way. Traveling together gives us wonderful opportunities to engage […]
How My Mom’s Postcard Shopping Taught Me to Be More Present on Vacation
When my mom and I arrived in Positano, an excursion early on our cruise itinerary, I beelined it past the shops, scurrying down to Italy’s Instagram-famous beach. Pastel buildings cascading down the craggy cliffs combined with the umbrella-studded beach are undoubtedly picturesque. I felt compelled to capture my own Amalfi Coast snapshot before the destination […]
School of Dreams: Chicago Child Care Society Celebrates 170 Years
Chicago’s longest-standing social service agency, Chicago Child Care Society (CCCS), will celebrate 170 years of serving Chicago youth and families at its 2019 Dream Builders Luncheon on Tuesday, May 7 at The Standard Club of Chicago. CCCS is a multi-service nonprofit child welfare agency that delivers high impact intervention and prevention services for children and […]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: 6 Foolproof Gift Ideas Your Mom Will Love
Even if your mom is endlessly practical and will swear until the cows come home that she’s over the moon about a new vacuum cleaner or coffee mug, sometimes you just need to take matters into your own hands and indulge her with something a bit more fun. Here are six foolproof, on-trend gifts that […]
