Chicago-born, Marin County, California-based artist Yaz Krehbiel advocates for a charity that has enabled thousands of low-income students to graduate college and excel in life: 10,000 Degrees, a Marin-based organization that works with low-income students beginning in elementary school to form a college mindset through high school to provide a support system for success in post-secondary education. The […]
Fall is a perfect time to begin the school search for your children. Many private schools and preschools often host Open Houses during the day or evening. This provides a unique opportunity to see the school in action. If you have the option, choose a time when the students are in the classroom so you […]
Now that the kids are back to school, you’ll see endless amounts of artwork coming home. We’re all guilty of letting it pile up into a heaping mess. Stop the madness with the help of these genius tips, apps, and resources and keep your children’s masterpieces organized all year long. Strategize Determine what to keep and […]
Now that the kids are back to school, you’ll see endless amounts of artwork coming home. We’re all guilty of letting it pile up into a heaping mess. Stop the madness with the help of these genius tips, apps, and resources and keep your children’s masterpieces organized all year long. Strategize Determine what to keep and […]
When 9-year-old Jamel Myles killed himself in August after his mom says he was bullied, his death made national headlines. While the outcome of his tragic case is uncommon, the bullying he endured is not. In fact, the nonprofit organization National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment says someone bullies a child every seven minutes. […]
In the bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to put off decisions about preschool next fall, but mark your calendar for a special date: On Monday, Dec. 7, online registration begins for the new Chicago Botanic Garden Nature Preschool. Spots are expected to fill up quickly, especially after the first open house on Jan. […]
To become great at things like sports, music and art, people say you need to be born with natural ability. Being “a natural” is empowering. It builds self-confidence. It makes you feel special! It’s commonly believed that you need to be born “a natural” to become great at math. But the folks at Mathnasium – The Math Learning Center believe […]
Back-to-school time can be fraught. On the one hand, the kids are back in school and all is right with the world; on the other, you’ve got nine months of packing school lunches in front of you. And then there’s the guilt. Do you capitulate and pack the lunch box or bag with whatever is […]
At the end of the summer and the start of a new school year, fears loom large for parents with children about to start preschool – how will they deal with their child’s separation anxiety at the classroom door? Parents imagine their children feeling all kinds of scared, not wanting to be left without mom […]
Sending your “baby” off to school for the first time is tough – even if it is just for a few hours a week. To help make this emotional stage of childhood (and parenting!) easier, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide loaded with practical advice and smart strategies. Whether you’re looking for guidance on choosing a preschool, […]
