Give your child the most successful back-to-school launch with our best advice, ideas and tips. And help keep your school strong with our “Help Your School Toolkit.” PRESCHOOL SKILL BUILDING 25 Best Apps and Websites for Summer Skill Building Even though this is a summer list, these apps will keep your little ones learning all […]
Is your house home base for the family over the holidays? We’ve got the goods on where to go—for everyone in your family: Arts & Music For kids of all ages: Try Dr. Suess & The Art of Invention at the Museum of Science and Industry. 40-somethings will enjoy the trip back in time […]
Gary Avischious is a coach who teaches parents and other coaches how to NOT ruin sports for the young athletes in their charge.
If you have a student athlete with aspirations to compete in college, the sooner you start the admissions and recruitment process, the better. Here are steps to take each year. Freshmen Plan your four years of coursework to ensure that you satisfy the NCAA Eligibility Center requirements. To help you keep track, check to […]
Heeding these insider tips on your next jaunt to U.S. Cellular or Wrigley Fields ensures it won’t be a total loss if the home team loses—though it’d certainly still be a shame. Chicago White Sox, U.S. Cellular Field Insider: Brooks Boyer, Vice President of Marketing 1. Follow the Team “There are number of ways to […]
Kids relish their summer vacation, so finding the right summer camp is hugely important, especially for working parents who require all-day options. Fortunately, living within a few miles of one of the largest cities in the country has its advantages, especially if your kid has the creative bug or likes nontraditional outdoor activities. AIC […]
Game On! is establishing a junior sports blogger group that offers an amazing opportunity for girls to take on the role of sports reporter/columnist. The game plan for this team of bloggers is as follows: Each Game On! reporter will cover a sports story and write it up for posting on the blog “Game […]
Many kids and adults are addicted to sports drinks, but dislike the sugary and chemical additives. Highland Park brothers Mark and Jon Sider have created Greater > Than: an all natural, coconut water powered sports drink that tastes great, without anything artificial. Available at all Sunset Foods locations, all Foodstuffs locations, and The Grand in […]
What to do? You’ve spent $57 on Dippin’ Dots, cotton candy and hot dogs. Even your iPhone can no longer entertain the kids. And it’s only the second inning. Sound familiar? Just because you’ve spent $200 (if you’re lucky) on seats, doesn’t guarantee your kids are going to have fun at a sporting event. After […]
