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An essential guide for city parents, TOC Kids provides comprehensive entertainment and activity listings -helpfully broken down by age group - to help families make the most of city living.  www.timeoutchicagokids.com

Shay Feeney Photography specializes in contemporary maternity, newborn and family portraiture in the studio or on location.

The Happiness Club is a group of Chicago kids who sing, dance, rap and create original material for their sensational musical show designed to encourage positive values and social change through the arts.

Diverse in age, race, and background, THE HAPPINESS CLUB kids sing out against drugs, gangs, violence and smoking and say “yes” to education, tolerance, high self-esteem and helping the environment.

Through your support, you are changing the lives of every child in THE HAPPINESS CLUB by giving them the opportunity to receive professional training in the arts. They, in turn, use these skills to create a show that addresses vital issues relevant to kids today.

An aggressive performance schedule and partnerships with Chicago and suburban schools, Wright College and the City Colleges of Chicago, ensure that THE HAPPINESS CLUB reaches thousands of kids each year.

For over 80 years, COUNTRY has been assisting families and businesses with achieving "Financial Security" whether it's protecting their assets, protecting their income or saving for the things in life that are important to them. Our consistently high ratings for financial strength, operating performance and customer loyalty means that you will be protected for years to come by a credible company with a strong reputation for customer service. We invite you to visit our web site to learn more. We currently have 5 offices on the northside of the Chicago to serve your needs. Call us today. If you are passionate about helping others and being a leader in your community, we are looking for talented individuals to become part of our growing Chicago team.

Hubbard Street’s Youth Dance Camps offer creative and challenging opportunities for young dancers ages 3 – 14 all summer long! Dance Explorers leads students through a series of movement studies using the techniques and processes of professional choreographers, as young dancers experience professional dance from the ground up. For more advance students (ages 7+), our Secondary Program camps include Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop camps where dancers can work intensely in the technique to develop technical skills and virtuosity. For our littlest dancers, Little Movers focuses on gross motor skills and  imagination, creating a  foundation for further dance studies. New this summer, Hubbard Street is also offering a Secondary Program Intensive (ages 9 – 13 ) and a multi-arts experience combining dance, drama, visual art and music  - Artistic Connections. Drop in for one session or spend the summer dancing! Each week offers new opportunities.

Multilingual Kids is the kids' division of our language school, Multilingual Chicago.  We offer fun and affordable language classes for adults and children in our comfortable and welcoming Logan Square/Avondale center. Classes include Spanish, French, Mandarin, Korean, Hindi and others.  In addition to center-based classes, we also do at-school programs and tutoring!

For every stage of your childʼs development—from four months to 12 years—The Little Gym offers a diverse line-up of Core Season and Summer Session programs filled with movement, music, learning and laughter. From week to week and from year to year, our age-appropriate curriculum is designed to facilitate ongoing skill development and maximum fun. Children progress at their own pace, developing their confidence as they develop their skills. Explore the program offerings to find the one thatʼs just right for your child. Then, please join us for a free introductory class to see how The Little Gym can inject some Serious Fun into your childʼs life and into your own.

Stroller Strides is the nation's most popular fitness program for new moms. Jackie Dorris, owner of Stroller Strides Chicago, and her team of certified fitness professionals offer a variety of fitness programs to suit your current needs. From prenatal Fit4Baby classes, to Stroller Strides mom and baby workouts, to Body Back mom-only high intensity interval workouts, the knowledgeable instructors will guide you through a safe and effective workout, appropriate for any level exerciser. As mom's themselves, they understand that life is about finding balance while nurturing our mind's, bodies and spirits.

on the go Chicago is a one-stop guide to the kid-sized version of Chicago. We research all the best events, activities, classes, shops and restaurants in and around Chicago, and then gather them into one super searchable site. As a member of on the go, you'll spend less time searching and more time actually enjoying the city with your family!

Bubbles Academy classes and include imagination, art, languages, music & motion, dance, pre-preschool prep, preschool supplements and yoga. Camp and Birthday Parties bring together the best of Bubbles Academy classes. Bubbles Academy also offers ongoing workshops designed for new parents, which include baby massage and baby sign. Additionally, has outreach initiatives that give schools, religious institutions, clubs, charities, and other organizations access to the innovative programming.

BRITAX manufactures and markets lines of premium car seats, strollers and accessories.  Since its founding in Britain in 1939, the company has become one of the world’s most trusted juvenile products brands, known for its commitment to thoughtful engineering and top-quality, intuitive design.  

Among the world’s largest manufacturers of car seats, the company offers more than 8 car seat models in the U.S. and Canada — forward-facing, rear-facing and convertible.  The seats are designed to keep a child rear facing and in a five-point harness longer, and can accommodate a child from “birth to belt” (i.e., 4 pounds to 120 pounds).  The company’s car seats consistently lead the industry in energy-management technologies that go well beyond the safety requirements of government agencies, offering superior 360-degree protection. The company’s innovations include BRITAX SafeCell Technology™, True Side Impact Protection® and Side Impact Cushion™ Technology. 

Built for comfortable extended wear, the BRITAX BABY CARRIER line is made for baby and designed for parent.   The carrier introduces the CarryLong™ System, which reduces the risk of back and shoulder strain during extended wear by distributing weight across the shoulders, back and hips.  BRITAX also addresses the limited weight capacity ranges associated with leading soft-structured baby carriers by accommodating infants through toddlers from 8 pounds up to 32 pounds).  

The BRITAX stroller line is constantly evolving to meet the modern family’s lifestyle needs. The line offers versatility; a lifespan beyond one child; lightweight solutions for easy travel; and smooth maneuverability.  With thoughtfully designed details inspired by a mom’s daily interactions with her child, parents can rest assured that their children are safe and comfortable in BRITAX strollers.

BRITAX USA is located in Charlotte, N.C., and employs more than 200 people.  For more information, visit www.britaxusa.com.   

Understanding his guests and the environment in which they enjoy his food, John McLean, the chef proprietor of Good Eats Restaurant Groups Burger Bar Chicago and Sono Wood Fired, specializes in, but not limited to, regional American, American Barbecue, Italian, Asian and Latin cuisine exhibiting a mastery of time honored cooking techniques using the best ingredients.  John brings  to his company a passion for food, creativity, craft beer, wine and service as well as over two-decades of culinary and menu development experience.

At Little GEMS International - Lincoln Park, we believe that every step in education is important. However, it has been scientifically proven that the preschool years are the most important. From 6 weeks to 5 years of age, children reach critical milestones that impact their future learning. It is at this stage that educators and parents lay the foundation for children’s success—both academically and personally—throughout life.

Quality, Flexible, and Convenient Childcare

K Grace Childcare is a reputable babysitting service offering families quality and flexibility since 2002. Our babysitting placement services are designed to help families that have occasional needs, recurring schedule needs from 3-25 hours a week, or temporary nanny needs that could include full-time help for given weeks or months. K Grace will accommodate your family's unique schedule, whether your needs fluctuate or remain constant. The monthly service fees correspond to the number of hours you may request in a given calendar month.

Eli's Cheesecake, Chicago's favorite dessert, let's you order online, find great gifts, visit us for dining and onsite tours, and read our entertaining blog. Come experience our world with your family and friends! Learn about Eli's history, our philosophy, and how we make our desserts, see our decorating department at work, and then enjoy a slice of Eli’s Cheesecake.