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…
The Real Cost of Raising a Child Now (Parents Are Not OK)
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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…
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…
5 Kid Books About MLK Jr. & Other Civil Rights Heroes
Are you looking to share the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement with your…
Summer Camp has entered the Chat
Chicago parents plan early when it comes to summer camps—and they trust Macaroni KID Chicago to hel…
Winter Wonderland Hacks: 10 Tips to Conquer the Cold with Ease
The winter chill has set in, and these days can bring unique challenges, stressors and concerns for famil…
WARNING: This 2000s Quiz Will Unlock Memories You Forgot You Forgot
If you ever carried a pink Razr in your low-rise jeans, burned a mix CD labeled with Sharpie, refreshed y…
7 Simple Recipes for Busy Chicago Families
When life gets chaotic (hello weeknight practices, weekend activities, homework and trying to remember to…
Your FREE Family Winter Bucket List: Make the Most of the Season
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Don't Trash It! Smash It!
Today is the annual Pumpkin Smash in Chicago and it is a fun way to recycle those pumpkins and jack-…
Best Place to See Peak Fall Foliage in Chicago in 2025
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Back-to-School Head Lice Prevention Every Chicago Family Needs to Know
School is back in session and while I, like many of us parents, am thankful for the return to routine, th…
Rocking Parenthood: Guide to Navigating Lollapalooza with Kids
As a music-loving teenager growing up in the 90s, I reveled in the sounds that defined the era: Grunge. A…
June 2025: 10 Can't-Miss Holidays & Events for Families
June is here — "goodbye" school year, and "hello" summer adventures! From Pride…
Just Released! Top Baby Names: Olivia and Liam Lead the Pack
Every year, the Social Security Administration reveals the top baby names in America — and the 2024…
☘️ Free Personalized St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Letter for Kids!
We’re over-the-rainbow excited to share a magical St. Patrick’s Day surprise for kids! Lucky…
Read Across America with these Great Books!
Celebrate reading and embark on a reading journey across all 50 states with these picture books. Clic…
Senior Year Sticker Shock: Buckle Up for These 6 Expenses
Senior year is a big deal, not just for your kid, but for you too! I did my homework and read up on…
50 Small Acts of Kindness That Make a Big Difference
One small act of kindness can brighten someone’s day — and it’s contagious! Whether you…
📸 The Ultimate Photo Scavenger Hunt for Teens, Tweens, & Families
Looking for a way to get your tweens and teens off the couch (without the usual eye rolls)? This Ultimate…
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