Since 1980, NPN has been a part of the fabric of Chicago by supporting thousands of families navigate parenting in the city.  Here are some information from local news sources, our partners, friends, and members.  We hope this helps you get to know us and our work a whole lot better!

Want to write a story or speak to someone about NPN?  Please contact ellie@npnparents.org. 

Chicago Press, News, & Blogs

• February 14, 2013 Wake Up & Boogie Down at NPN's Family Festival, KidGrade
• February 7, 2013 Two Important Fairs This Sunday, Hipsqueak TOCK
• October 17, 2012 Introducing the Strollers in the Front 5K, Event 360
• October 15, 2012 Lace Up Your Shoes & Pump Up Those Tires Get Ready to Roll, www.achicagothing.com
• September, 18, 2012 The Ace Detective Award For Demystifying the School Selection Process | Hipsqueak Awards 2012, Time Out Chicago Kids
• September 11, 2012 NPN Preschool & Elementary School Fairs, Kidgrade Chicago
• September 9, 2012 Mark Your Calendars for the Upcoming Neighborhood Parents Network School Fairs, Wee Windy City
• September 8, 2012 Learn About School Options, Upcoming Dates for 2012/2013, CPS Obsessed
• September 5, 2012 NPN Preschool & Elementary School Fairs, House Full of Nicholes
• Chicago Kids Day @ Mayfest, On The Go Chicago
• April 23, 2012 Chicago Parent New Moms Groups in Chicago
• March 3, 2012 HipSkueak Wake Up and Boogie Down Family Festival Photos
• March 1, 2012 10 Things to do This Weekend, Crains events
• February 24, 2012 NPN's 4th Annual Wake Up and Boogie Down Family Festival @ The Cubby Bear, Chicagokids.com
• February 24, 2012 Win 4 Tickets to Wake Up and Boogie Down, On The Go Chicago
• Are You Ready to Wake Up and Boogie Down with NPN?
• February 19, 2012 Kidsmartcity.com
• February 20, 2012 Neighborhood Parents Network: A Place For Chicago Parents to Connect, Inside Publications
• February 4, 2012 Communication Therapy Blog, NPN Developmental Differences Resource Fair: A Success!, Communication Therapy
• October 6, 2011 Getting Into Preschool...Does It Have To Be This Much Work?, On The Go Chicago
• August 10, 2011 A Visit to VFish, On The Go Chicago
• July 25, 2011 New to Parenting? Form a Must-Have Network of Support
• July 1, 2011 Hit the open road this summer! - OnTheGoChicago.com
• June 28, 2011 Thursday: Meet Up with NPN @ Giddings Plaza
• May 6, 2011, Gapers Block - Parental Support
• Center Square Journal and Roscoe View Journal May 5, 2011 - Introducing The Neighborhood Parents Network
• April 5, 2011, Time Out Chicago Kids - TOC Kids recommends: 25 Twitter profiles we love
• March 24, 2011, Big City Belly - I believe in Chicago Public Schools
• January 30, 2011, TIme Out Chicago Kids - I'm a stay-at-home dad in need of a little male bonding. Any estrogen-free options for fathers like me?
• January 30, 2011, Time Out Chicago Kids - Will I really have to move to the suburbs once Junior's ready for kindergarten?
• January 18, 2011, Time Out Chicago Kids -  Hipsqueak You Know Your Kid Is a City Kid When...
• January 17, 2011, Chicago Tribune - Sharing a nanny to save money gains interest
• November 3, 2010, Chicago Tribune - The bigger your circle of friends, the smaller the world becomes
• June 28, 2010, Time Out Chicago Kids - Skip the long lines at NPN's School Fair
• June 21, 2010, Chicago Parent - Parent to Parent: Neighborhood Parents Network thrives in changing times
• June 30, 2009, Time Out Chicago Kids - Things to Do - Parent Networking Sites
• May 21, 2009, Time Out Chicago Kids - Family Life - Co-opportunity
• March 29, 2005 - Time Out Chicago Kids - School daze

National Press

• October 22, 2011 Chicago News Coopperative - Navigating Public School Admissions, With a Consultant's Help
• RealSimple.com - How to Sell Personal Items - If You've Got Old Baby Stuff

Interviews

• Sep. 2011, CheekyChicago.com, Interview with Sarah Cobb
• March 15, 2011, Squareoneorganics.com - Check out this interview with SQ1's March Superfriend - Neighborhood Parents Network (NPN)
• Babble.com - Babble Best 2010 - Best Listserv Parent Networks

Testimonials

• Well Community, Healthy Living on Chicago's North Side: Chicago moms are staying healthy by staying connected online

What others are saying

... Coming soon!

Notable supporters

Firebelly Design Clients - Community Development

...More coming soon!

Where NPN Gets Involved

• May 2011, Chicago Humanities Festival - NPN is the media sponsor of performances of Kindur taking place May 9-15.
• 2010 - Today!, Bundle of Joy Diaper Bank - Partners
• April 23, 2010, Chicago Public Schools - Fund our schools - A clear message to Springfield

NPN Resource Listings

• Hydepark.org - Education and School Resources for parents, school professionals and others
• Park Slope Parents - Other online parenting groups
• Berkeley Parents Network - Networks like BPN in other cities
• Rogerspark.com - Directory
• gocitykids.com - Parentsconnect.com
• United Way of Metropolitan Chicago - Education Resources for Parents
• BirthLink - Parenting and Support Services
• Choices in Childbirth - Directory of Pregnancy Support Resources
• Famplosion - Fun Stuff To Do With Your Kids

Programs and Events

2012 Press

• Jan. 10, 2012, Chicago Parent Magazine - Special Needs Fair Feb. 4

2011 Press

• May 14, 2011, Sassy Moms in the City Blog - NPN Silent Auction - 1 Day left - 260 items your family will love
• May 11, 2011, Chocolate Cake Moments Blog - Support Chicago's Neighborhood Parents Network Silent Auction
• May 4, 2011, Chicago Humanities Festival Blog - Upping the Ante
• May 2, 2011, On the Go Chicago Blog - Support NPN & bid on one of our great packages
• April 1, 2011, Roscoe View Journal - Lunafest: A movie festival by, for, and about women
• April 1, 2011, Wee Windy City Blog - LUNAFEST (This one is just for you, mama)
• February 27, 2011, Wee Windy City Blog - Don't Miss NPN's 3rd Annual Wake Up & Boogie Down Family Festival
• January 17, Shay Feeney Photography Blog - NPN Pre-NYE Bash - Chicago Children's Photographer

2010 Press

• December 16, 2010, Amy Tara Koch Blog - baby, it's cold outside, but...super haute at two bump it events i had this month in chicago
• May 5, 2010, Time Out Chicago Kids - Things to Do - Kids: June 4-6, 2010
• March 13, 2010, Chocolate Cake Moments - Chicago Moms! Watch Sex in the City 2 for charity
• March 2010, Chicago Reader - Neighborhood Parents Network Birthday Party
• February 26, 2010, Time out Chicago Kids - NPN 30th Anniversary Kick-Off Party