Teen Summer Camps in Chicago Parents Should Know About
The Road Less Traveled - Adventure & service-oriented travel programs for 6th–12th grade students combining outdoor adventures and community projects during summer. Experiences range…
Sponsored 🌟 Stages Chicago 2026 Summer Camp 🌟
What do you get when you combine the magic of Broadway with the fun and freedom of summer at Stages’ musical theater camps? The ultimate summer camp experience!🎠Camp Options by Age G…
Sending a Child to Sleepaway Camp for the First Time
When our daughter was six, she watched us drop her big brother off at sleepaway camp — duffel bag slung over his shoulder, excitement written all over his face. She turned to me and said, &ld…
Hidden Gem Museums in Illinois & Surrounding States
You don’t have to travel far to find a museum that surprises you — sometimes the most memorable ones aren’t world-famous institutions, but passion projects tucked into small towns…
Summer Camp has entered the Chat
Chicago parents plan early when it comes to summer camps—and they trust Macaroni KID Chicago to help them decide.Each year, thousands of local families turn to our 2026 Summer Camp Guide to f…
The Silly Valentine Poem Kids Can’t Wait to Fill Out (Free Printable)
There’s something about letting kids finish a sentence that never goes quite the way you expect. Thi…
Sponsored 2026 Macaroni KID Chicago Midtown Summer Camp Guide
Looking for summer camps in Chicago Midtown? Spots fill fast—our 2026 Macaroni KID Chicago Midtown…
Sponsored The Most Fun They’ll Have All Summer: Movement Climbing Camps!
Keep your kids active and adventurous this summer at Movement Gyms Summer Camps! With summer break just a…
Get Pumped Up For the Games With These 17 Great Olympic Movies
The Winter Olympics in Italy begin on February 6, and what better way to get pumped to celebrate the Olym…
Teen Summer Camps in Chicago Parents Should Know About
The Road Less Traveled - Adventure & service-oriented travel programs for 6th–12th grade s…
Navigating the Private School Process in Chicago: A Parent’s Guide
Choosing a private school in Chicago can feel exciting and overwhelming. Between independent schools, fai…
Sponsored 🌟 Stages Chicago 2026 Summer Camp 🌟
What do you get when you combine the magic of Broadway with the fun and freedom of summer at Stages&rsquo…
A Parent Guide to Chicago Public Schools
Choosing a school in Chicago can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to CPS or approac…
10 February Dates Parents Should Have on Their Radar
February might be the shortest month of the year, but it goes fast, and it’s packed with family-fri…
The Real Cost of Raising a Child Now (Parents Are Not OK)
If raising kids feels more expensive lately, it’s not your imagination. A new study shows the cost o…
Sponsored Indoor Active Gaming for Families: Beat Winter Boredom at Activate
It’s January. And while the days aren’t technically getting any shorter, it’s easy to f…
15 Things Parents Are Quietly Letting Go of in 2026
Somewhere between rising grocery bills, packed calendars, and realizing we are very tired, parents have s…
Kids’ Birthday Freebies That Are Actually Worth It
Yes, the cake matters. But what kids really remember? The little surprises sprinkled throughout the day.A…
Sponsored The Sleep Detail We Need To Stop Ignoring
We talk a lot about kids’ sleep.Bedtime routines. Nap routines. Night wakings. Screens. White noise…
Sending a Child to Sleepaway Camp for the First Time
When our daughter was six, she watched us drop her big brother off at sleepaway camp — duffel bag s…
MCA to present Family Day | Myths and Legends
The Museum of Contemporary Art will present Family Day | Myths and Legends on Jan. 10 from 11 am to 3 pm…
Hidden Gem Museums in Illinois & Surrounding States
You don’t have to travel far to find a museum that surprises you — sometimes the most memorabl…
The One Parenting Tool Families Can’t Stop Sharing Right Now
I keep hearing the same thing in group chats, at sports practices, and in quick driveway conversations wit…
Game Day Just Got Better: A Free Family Scavenger Hunt Printable
Are you excited about Game Day? Of course, you are. Whether you’re here for the nail-biting touchdo…
Three Easy Game Day Dips That Never Fail for a Crowd
Got invited to a Super Bowl watch party and told to “just bring something easy”? Or hosting an…
Parenting Trends 2026: What’s In, What’s Out & What Moms Are So Over
If parenting in 2025 felt like trying to keep up with TikTok, your group chat, your kid’s school po…
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