Families

Chicago is a fantastic city for many things: deep dish pizza, Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile…and I could go on! With a vibrant urban culture, rich diversity, and some pretty mediocre sports teams (but we love them anyway!), it’s a great city to call home. It’s also, however, a great place to raise a family, […]

As moms, it’s in our nature to try and do it all, but we only set ourselves up for failure in doing so. You know that saying, “It takes a village to raise a child?” Well, it’s true, and if you haven’t figured it out for yourself just yet, help is on the way! Daycares […]

If you watch your child closely, you just may notice that even in their grossest, most “I can’t believe you did that” moments, their actions are fueled by curiosity. After all, that’s how children learn best – by exploring the world around them! Getting their hands dirty, using their senses, and pursuing their interests all […]

Is there anything better than a birthday party where the guests of honor (other than the birthday kid) are lions, giraffes, tigers, and capybaras? The Brookfield Zoo in Chicago is an incredible place for an adventure any day of the year, but even more special when it becomes the setting for an exciting birthday party. […]

There is nothing better than shopping for a baby. The pastels. The unapologetically playful prints and patterns. The teeny tiny sizes. All of it. It’s one thing to wander through a children’s department while you’re shopping in a big box store, but the true magic lies behind the doors of a great baby boutique. If […]

Ahh!! You’re having a baby!! Congratulations, mama!!! I bet your mind is racing with all of the must-dos and don’ts of pregnancy, childbirth, finding a Chicago birthing center, and all of the parenting that lies beyond. Let me be among the first to tell you that motherhood is an incredible, life-changing experience. While it can […]

Like shoes, dresses, and pizzas, childbirth is not a one-size-fits-all situation. For many women, the idea of a hospital birth is intimidating and unnecessary; they prefer an experience with minimal intervention that follows their own biological instincts. These more natural births are typically guided by midwives, women (and a few men) passionate about empowering women […]

As parents, we hope and pray that our children never have to see the inside of a hospital. But life happens, and it’s a huge relief to have a trustworthy hospital in your corner when you need hospital care. Luckily for us families in the Chicago area, our city is home to several incredible children’s […]

As a family of strong faith, a Christening is a big deal. It’s your baby’s introduction to their lifelong spiritual journey and a warm welcome into a community that will always have their back. A Christening is a rite of passage that introduces your baby into a world that is important to you as a […]

The benefits of participating in an extracurricular team sport are pretty incredible. Participants learn critical life skills like resilience, perseverance, teamwork, discipline, and so many others. It also helps kids stay active and focus on healthy lifestyle habits to strengthen them physically and mentally. But not every school has strong programming – at least not […]