Inventor mom Karen Tobey of Wilmette created the Gogglemate to keep goggle straps from getting caught in her daughter’s hair. Little did she know, the product helps everyone because it makes goggles float and the bright colors make it easy to find your kid at the pool. Plus, new colors and designs let swimmers of […]
It’s inevitable. Now that Jackie Chan’s lavish remake of the The Karate Kid has crane-kicked its way into theaters, you can rest assured that a well-lawyered petition to join the local dojo. “But Mom, Bobby’s sensei said it helps with balance and concentration”—is hovering somewhere in your future. We recommend you hold out for a […]
Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard’s president Lawrence H. Summers said, “When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not […]
Sending your son or daughter off to camp is not without trepidation. And while you look forward to those notes and letters home—and in this brave new world, even emails—there are things you hope you never read. Consider: Dear Mom and Dad, We took a swimming test today and guess what! I’m a “fluke.” If […]
Social trends come and go, but consuming alcohol will always attract American teenagers, because it’s illegal, potentially dangerous and associated with feeling sexy and having fun with friends. The kids know that the possibility of something bad happening exists, but peer pressure and a teen’s sense of immortality can impact their decisions. If you […]
If every family wrapped three gifts in reusable materials, enough wrapping paper to cover 45,000 football fields could be saved. That’s why Adrienne Johns of Lake Forest started EcoWrap, a Lake Bluff-based company that makes beautiful, reusable fabric gift packages. “They become part of a family’s tradition,” Johns says. “The eco-benefits endure, as do the […]
Let’s face it: Not all kids are meant to go away for camp. Whether it’s not their speed or not in your budget, away camp isn’t the only answer to summer fun. Make it Better found some interesting summer camps on the North Shore that fit the bill for your family. EVANSTON Northwestern University Run […]
Need some new ideas for interesting, fun family field trips on the North Shore? You can go north, south, east or west in our communities and you will find small museums, interesting shops, beautiful gardens and parks, and many great ethnic restaurants. Take a half-day or just an hour or two to make our […]
Staying home for the holidays? Looking for some fun indoor activities you can do with your family? The North Shore is filled with fun indoor activities you can do with your children. Below are some of our favorites: Bowling Brunswick Zone 10 S Waukegan Rd Deerfield, IL 60015 Phone: 847-498-3575 A nice, clean bowling […]
As far as family restaurant dining is concerned, there’s far more to life than the drive-thru window. Of course, it isn’t always easy to wrangle a family of five out of the car and into a nice restaurant, but it’s well worth it.
