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19 November 2017
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It’s that wonderful Thanksgiving time of year in Chicago! Time for turkey and stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, way too much eating, and lazing around watching some football with the family. Thanksgiving is one of the most fun holidays for kids because of all the fun activities you can do – who doesn’t love
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01 November 2017
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October was great, and a lovely fall is well underway in Chicago, with winter moving in fast. Now’s the time to get out there and enjoy the milder weather and sunny days with the family. Need some ideas for some Chicago events to go to this November with the kids? Here are some great upcoming
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18 October 2017
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Halloween is coming and with the cool fall Chicago weather and fun costumes, it’s always a favorite time of year for kids and adults alike! Having a Halloween party for the kids is a wonderful way to let them get creative, show off their costumes, have a ton of fun together, and make some great
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30 September 2017
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The air is crisp and cool, the days are getting shorter, and everything is about pumpkin spice and jack-o-lanterns and scarecrows. It’s that fun fall time of year again, and there are plenty of fun things to do with the kids in Chicago this October! Here is a sampling of some of the great activities
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21 September 2017
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Being a parent is a stressful, tiring job with no breaks! You’re always on duty, and even when you’re not with your little one, they’re on your mind and a part of you is always vigilantly looking out for them. Being able to relax and decompress from that stress every once in a while is
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31 August 2017
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It’s a necessary part of life, but also a great way to drive your toddler crazy: the haircut. From about a little over a year old to sometimes up to 5 or 6 years old, some kids find haircuts to be one of the worst, most torturous things ever. It may be the sharp scissors
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22 August 2017
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Many people are curious about what they should be teaching their toddler at each age interval. Toddlers in the 18- to 24-months range are a lot of fun and easy to teach! What they should be learning most can be found in all the teachable moments found throughout the day in just normal life with
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30 July 2017
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Knee-deep in summer, you’re probably out there with the family cruising around on some fun road trips all around the country to Disneyland, Grandma and Grandpa’s house, that timeshare you’ve been looking forward to all winter, the lake, and more. Music is an important, quintessential part of the great American road trip with the family.
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30 June 2017
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Celebrating the Fourth of July with kids in Chicago is hands down one of the best experiences of the year. Sparklers, firecrackers, fireworks, picnics and barbecues, carnivals, fairs or parties, blankets on the grassy lawn to watch the celebrations…the fun is endless! Here are some ideas for your Fourth of July this year: 1. Have
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25 June 2017
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Summer is here in Chicago and it’s as important as ever to keep reading with your kids. Here is a summer edition for adding some summer reading books to your little reader’s library. You can also find other great books in our previous article Building Your Little Reader’s Library, Part 1. 1. Little Bird’s Bad
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