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Sep 05, 2023

7 Tips to Help Your Child Make New Friends

Tips to Help Your Child Make New Friends The average student likely spends more time at school and participating in extracurricular activities with classmates than he or she does at home. In close proximity to so many peers, it may seem like making friends would be a snap. However,... Read More

Baby Featured Safety

Apr 06, 2022

Bob Cushman

How to: Create a Nursery Inspired by Safe Sleep

Many parents and caregivers feel the need to nest to create a peaceful space for newborn children. Yet, with so many hazardous products on the market, and mixed messages coming from advertisers, creating a nursery inspired by safe sleep does require a little extra effort. This blog post will... Read More

Events Holiday Kids

Nov 23, 2021

Bob Cushman

Best Breakfast with Santa in Chicago

Best Breakfast with Santa in Chicago 2021 Calling all kids: Do you have your wish list ready for Santa? A perfect time to share it with the Jolly Old Elf would be at one of the many Santa brunches, lunches and dinners happening in the suburbs over the next... Read More

Featured Fitness

May 16, 2021

Bob Cushman

How to Help Kids get into Golf

Golf is a game of skill that can take years, if not decades, to master. Many golfers find their time on the golf course both rewarding and relaxing, even on those days when the fairways seem impossible to find. Though many players never swing a golf club until they... Read More

Featured Gift Guide Safety

Dec 09, 2019

Bob Cushman

Holiday Gift Shopping: Keep Safety in Mind

The holiday season is upon us! Many of us are preparing to gift shop, or are already in the thick of holiday shopping. While many of the newest products and toys in stores may seem like great gifts, some can actually pose hidden dangers. Keep reading for some tips... Read More

Winter Swimming Safety Tips

Swimming is a great way to burn off energy and stay in shape over the winter. And no, despite what our moms told us, you can’t catch a cold from wet hair. According to Sara Batchelor, COO of Pro Swim Academy in Elk Grove Village, “Often times parents think... Read More

Go! Go! Sports Girl dolls

These dolls inspire girls to look beyond their image, and be active participants in their lives. The Go! Go! Sports Girl dolls were created by Jodi Norgaard in Glen Ellyn, IL, when she couldn’t find age appropriate dolls for her young daughter. She created the dolls to provide a... Read More

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The Sleepy Star

Bedtime routines can be tough, but this sweet little book is perfect for putting little ones at ease and helping them drift off to sleep! This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of one little star and his underwater adventures in the ocean. Read More

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7 Tips to Help Your Child Make New Friends

How to: Create a Nursery Inspired by Safe Sleep

Best Breakfast with Santa in Chicago

How to Help Kids get into Golf

Holiday Gift Shopping: Keep Safety in Mind

Winter Swimming Safety Tips

Go! Go! Sports Girl dolls

Win a Family Four Pack to Magic Waters Water Park in Rockford!

WIN! FLASH GIVEAWAY! Instagram #ALSicebucketchallenge Photo Contest!

The Sleepy Star