Happy December, winter is on its way! Here are a few great family-friendly things to take the kids to enjoy in Chicago this month. 1. Take the kids to their first Chicago Blackhawks Game What better way to celebrate winter and cold with your little budding sports fan than with ice
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
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
When winter storms and nasty weather hits, it’s good to have options for indoor playgrounds in Chicago for kids, as we covered last time. But if the weather is cold and wintry but not completely awful, you’ll want to have some fun outdoor winter activities on tap for the kids to
A handy list of indoor winter playgrounds for kids in Chicago is a must-have for any parent in the Windy City during these winter months. Kids may be hardier to the cold and elements than their parents when it comes to playtime, but sometimes you just have to keep them
It can seem harder to keep kids in Chicago up and active in sports and other movement and fitness activities during the long, cold winter months. There are still good options to keep them active and moving though, a number of them offered through local YMCA branches. The Y aims
The holidays have just passed, the new year is upon us, and many of us have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. Christmas, Hanukkah, and all the other holiday and seasonal celebrations often bestow upon us wonderful times, gifts, and generosities from others, and many of
One of the most critical decisions for any working parent is where to entrust the care of their child when they need to work or get things done without the little ones in tow. Here are a few things to look for when selecting a good Chicago daycare for your
Got a kiddo with a birthday coming up? Here are a few quick ideas to help make a toddler or preschooler’s birthday party smoother for you, and more fun for them! Have a couple of parties A birthday is a great time to celebrate your child and the passing of
