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28 March 2018
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We’ve covered in the past that screen time for kids should be used sparingly and not relied on as a substitute for your presence and attention, but there are some good TV shows out there that can be great to watch with your kids. It may seem like a lot of kids TV programming is about
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28 February 2018
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March is on its way, and with it will come warmer temps, longer days, and that springtime stretch as our minds wander back to spending more time being active out of the house. Fortunately there are lots o things to do with kids in Chicago in March to help get you back out there and enjoying
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18 February 2018
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We’re always all in favor of any opportunity to celebrate and learn, and Presidents’ Day is a great holiday to do both with your child! While Valentine’s Day is the oft-celebrated holiday of February, Presidents’ Day can also be a lot of fun to share and observe with your little one. Presidents’ Day is a
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31 January 2018
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After the death of a loved one and going through the first steps of talking to your toddler about a death, there are often funeral services that will be held to memorialize the person. The time immediately after a person passes away can be a whirlwind of emotions and things to do, and it can
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21 January 2018
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Death may be a normal and expected part of the circle of life, but it is almost never an easy thing to experience or talk about, and often comes suddenly and without warning. It can be a big experience for a toddler when they encounter death for the first time. Whether it’s a parent, spouse,
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31 December 2017
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New Year’s Eve often has connotations with staying up late, partying, maybe cutting loose and getting a little crazy to ring in the new year, and having to find a sitter or else not going out or celebrating the New Year festivities. But just because you have kids doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate in
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19 December 2017
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Live in Chicago but itching to hit the slopes with the kids this year? Are they finally old enough to get started on skis or a snowboard? Chicago itself may not have ski lifts, but there are a good selection of resorts a short day trip away. So grab the family and your chosen method
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01 December 2017
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It’s December! Bust out the Christmas lights and stockings, Santa hats and mittens, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and snowman holiday decorations, egg nog, fudge and sugar cookies, and all your other favorite wintry things – the winter and holiday time is here! Wintertime is a great time to bundle up the kids and go out
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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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