Finding the right camp is always important, particularly when your child has special needs. “It’s not just about summer recreation,” explains Katie Koske, manager of cooperative programs for the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA). “When you have a child who is already challenged developmentally, it’s imperative to find a summer program that can […]
My youngest son Luke didn’t get the nickname Tasmanian Devil because he likes to sit still. And while he’s almost completely non-verbal, he is wholly capable of communicating his wants and needs (though sometimes not in ways most people expect). No surprise that we’ve been hesitant to expose him to live theater, imagining our […]
Who doesn’t relish the simple joys of summer camp: sleeping under the stars, canoeing, campfires and lifelong friends. But when you’ve been diagnosed with cancer—which means multiple surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy—those simple joys are elusive. That’s why Dr. Edward Baum, pediatric oncologist at Children’s Memorial Hospital, founded Children’s Oncology Service, Inc. and the One Step […]
Nine years ago, while following my two and three year-old boys around the park, I was shocked by the complete lack of manners of a group of young children who just joined us on the slide. At least my children knew their please’s and thank you’s I thought, congratulating myself on a mothering job […]
How many of us have told our kids they can get what they want, as long as they pay for it? Easy to do when you’re 16 and can get a job bagging groceries, but what about when you’re 12 or 13? With a little entrepreneurial spirit and plenty of time off this summer, […]
We all know that volunteering feels good. But for the young adults helping out at Equestrian Connection, giving time does more than give back. It builds confidence and self-esteem, offers relief from adolescent pressures, and it reminds them all that life is good. Located on 10 acres in Lake Forest, Equestrian Connection is a not-for-profit […]
