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Things to Do with Kids in Chicago in December

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

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Fun Thanksgiving Activities to Do with the Kids

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

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Things to Do with Kids in Chicago in November

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?

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Halloween Party Ideas for Kids, Part 1 of 2

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

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Fun Things to do with Kids in Chicago in October

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

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Ways to Relax as a Busy Parent

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

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Teaching Your 18-24-Month-Old

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

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Songs for Roadtripping with Kids That Won’t Drive You Nuts!

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

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