This essay was contributed by Rachel Perks, PhD, mom of one and author of The Little A-Z: A Companion for First-Time Mothers and Their Partners “You Got This” “We are in this together.” “Stay the course.” These days it is easy to mistake ourselves for extras in a...
If you didn’t know what or who Skip & Scoot was before Chicago moved into a strict stay at home order back in March, chances are if you have kids, you do now! Luci Grause, founder and owner, was quick to provide families with crazy-fun optical courses, fort...
Sara Hood has met many challenges over the course of her life. Born into a Sudanese refugee camp, she recovered from a heart attack at age 23 after the birth of her first child, Josiah, with NFL player Ziggy Hood. Now 9, Josiah has autism, and she is a fierce advocate...
Looking to keep your kids safe from the sun this summer? The first thing to look for in a sunscreen is a physical (as opposed to chemical) formula. Safer ingredients include zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, while ones to avoid include avobenzone, oxybenzone,...
If your kiddos are anything like mine, they are “bored” and burnt out on just about every activity, class and craft that we’ve done over the last two months. In attempt to shake things up a little this weekend, I’ve put together a few ideas that can be fun for the...
With Chicago’s stay at home order extended through May and camp options still unknown, families are in need of child care more than ever. Sarah Meadors has you covered! She’s launching a way to combine the activities of summer camp with child care in your home this...
